Mao Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Hand (shǒu) Entry: Bang Kangxi stroke count: 11 Page 431, Entry 38 Correct Standard (Zhengzitong) states this is a common variant of the character Bang. According to the Tang Rhyme (Tangyun), it is pronounced bang, with the same sound as the character Bang. It refers to an earth spirit shaped like a hand within the ground, which is said to prevent illness when consumed. Note: The Sound Compendium (Jiyun) writes this as Bang. The inclusion of this character under the Hand radical is an error. For additional information, see the notes for the character Bang under the Earth radical.