Shen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Grass (cǎo) Kangxi strokes: 22 Page 1067, Entry 07 Pronounced ai (falling tone). In Jade Treatise (Yupian), it describes the appearance of trees and woods as lush and thick. Yang Xiong's Rhapsody on Hedong (Hedong Fu) describes a scene as dense, verdant, deep, and flourishing. Also, in Er Ya: Explanation of Teachings (Er Ya Shixun), it says "ai-ai." The commentary notes this refers to the appearance and behavior of a multitude of virtuous and capable people. In the Book of Odes (Shijing), Great Odes (Daya), it refers to the numerous and harmonious virtuous men of the royal house. The commentary explains that "ai-ai" describes a crowd that is numerous and well-ordered. Also a surname. In Comprehensive Records of Clans (Tongzhi Shizu Lue), it mentions Ai Yu, the Administrator of Nanhai in the State of Qi. Pronounced ai (falling tone). Describes the appearance of grass growing in a dense and tangled manner. Also, in Rhyme Supplement (Yunbu), rhymed as yi (falling tone). Yang Xiong's Rhapsody on Feathered Hunts (Yulie Fu) describes carriages and horses gathering like clouds, rising and falling, hazy and indistinct. Using Mount Tai and Mount Hua as the hanging ornaments of banners, and using Mount Xiong'er as the hem of the flags.