Supplementary Notes, Chen Collection, Middle Volume. Radical: Tree (mù). Kangxi stroke count: 17. Page 556, Entry 01. Compilation of Characters Supplement (Zihuibu): Pronounced jue. Appears in the Buddhist Canon (Shidian). Tamarix (cheng). Tang Dynasty Rhyme Dictionary (Tangyun): Pronounced cheng. Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) and Rhyme Collection (Yunhui): Pronounced chi. Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Pronounced cheng. Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen): It is a river willow. Book of Odes (Shijing), Greater Odes (Daya): Its tamarix and its spindle tree. Wings of the Erya (Eryayi): The leaves of the tamarix are as fine as silk and gracefully lovely. When rain is about to fall, the tamarix first rises with vapor in response, hence it is also named the Rain Master, and the character includes the component for sage (sheng). Miscellaneous Morsels from Youyang (Youyang Zazu): In Liangzhou there are red and white tamarix. Also, the tamarix tree blossoms three times a year. Extended Meaning of the Materia Medica (Bencao Yanyi): It is called the willow of three springs. Commentary on Zhang Heng's Ode to the Southern Capital (Nandufu Zhu): The tamarix resembles the cypress and is fragrant. Now, within the tamarix there is resin, called tamarix milk. Broad Essential Notes on the Odes (Shishu Guangyao): The tamarix not only senses rain, but can also withstand frost and snow. In deep winter it does not wither, being different from other willows. Jiang Yan of the Liang Dynasty, Eulogy on the Tamarix (Cheng Song): Trees are valued for flourishing in winter; the tamarix truly possesses a cold beauty. Place name. Spring and Autumn Annals (Chunqiu), First Year of Duke Xi: The Duke met with the Marquis of Qi, the Duke of Song, the Earl of Zheng, the Earl of Cao, and the people of Zhu at Cheng.