The bottom is character Woman, the up right is a hand grabbing her hairs. In ancient time, people often to capture women to force marriage. The character describes the situation. It is sad but unfortunately it is true.
Let's see its small seal script
which is formed by character Woman
and character Claw (or Hand)
Some people explained that the man touched the woman by hand to show his love, which is more accepted by modern society.
Its clerical script is
similar to its small seal script.
The current standard printing script is
妻
Similar to its clerical script.
Its pinyin is Qi1.
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