code, ceremony, law, rule
典 centers on an authoritative written standard: a code, law, or rule that governs behavior, and by extension the formal ceremonies that follow such rules.
典 is thought to combine 冊 (a book or document) with 丌 (a stand), suggesting a book placed on a stand as a canonical text or law. The modern form simplifies the lower stand into ハ.
Picture a sacred book (the 日-like shape) resting on a ceremonial stand (ハ). This book holds the rules and codes that guide formal ceremonies.
For テン, imagine a judge holding up ten fingers to signal the ten rules of the code: ten -> テン, and the book on the stand contains those laws.
privilege; special favor; special favour; benefit; prerogative; perk; amenity
source (e.g. quotation); authority
type; pattern; model; epitome; exemplar; archetype; perfect example
classic (work, esp. book); the classics
ceremony; celebration
dictionary; lexicon
ceremony; rites
festival
encyclopedia
sacred books; sutras; scriptures (Bible, Koran, etc.)
grand ceremony; state ceremony
model; standard; law
original (text)
sacred scripture; sacred book; holy book; holy writings
gift brought to a funeral (usu. money); funeral offering; condolence gift; incense money
scriptures; canon; teaching guide
celebration
code of law; body of law
(an) authority; (a) source; (written) reference
Buddhist scriptures; sutras