Chen Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Tree (mù) Character: Cha Kangxi stroke count: 9 Page 520, Entry 07 According to Tang Rhymes (Tangyun) and Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), pronounced cha; according to Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced zhuang-cha; the same as cha (felled timber). According to Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), it refers to wood floating in water. According to Record of Investigations (Bowuzhi), the celestial raft (cha) encroached upon the constellations of the Ox and the Dipper. According to Record of Gleanings (Shiyiji), in the time of Yao, a giant raft floated on the Western Sea; it circled the heavens once every twelve years, known as the moon-piercing raft. Also, according to Standard Character Guide (Zhengzitong), it means to investigate or examine. It is also the same as zha, see the entry for zha for notes. Also, Cha-xia, a place name. Also a surname. According to Comprehensive Genealogies (Tongpu), the family originates from the Qi Commandery. Also, according to Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), pronounced chai. Chalang.