Chen Collection, Middle Volume. Radical: Tree (mù). Kangxi stroke count: 18. Page 558, Entry 15. Pronounced tao. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to a cut log. Originally written as a variant form. In the Commentary of Zuo (Zuo Zhuan), eighteenth year of Duke Wen, it is stated that the Zhuanxu clan had an untalented son who could not be taught or instructed, whom the people of the world called Taowu. It is also the name of the history of the State of Chu. In the Mencius, it is referred to as the Taowu of Chu. According to the Collection of Rhymes (Yunhui), Taowu is an evil tree, so named to record evil as a warning. Also the name of an auspicious beast. In the Discourses of the States (Guoyu), in the fifteenth year of King Hui, the Grand Historian Guo said: When the Shang dynasty rose, Taowu appeared at Mount Pi; when it fell, strange sheep appeared in the pastures. The Zhu Commentary identifies it as the name of a malevolent beast. Also refers to an ignorant appearance. In the Preface to the Erya by Guo Pu, it is written as Taomei. Pronounced chou. Refers to hard wood. Also the name of an auspicious herb. In the Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), Biography of Turtle and Yarrow Divination, it is written that above there is the Taoshi herb and below there is the crouching tortoise. Also the name of a mountain. In the History of the Former Han (Qianhan Shu), Biography of Huo Qubing, it is mentioned as Mount Taoyu. Also used in names. In the Commentary of Zuo (Zuo Zhuan), eighteenth year of Duke Wen, it is stated that the Gaoyang clan had eight talented sons, including Cangshu, Tuiai, Taoyan, and Dali. Also pronounced chou. According to Du Yu's commentary on the Commentary of Zuo (Zuo Zhuan), Taowu describes the appearance of one who is fierce and unruly, without peer. Pronounced dao. According to the Guangya dictionary, it means to pierce or stab. Pronounced dao. According to the Guangya dictionary, it refers to a coffin. Textual research: In the Commentary of Zuo (Zuo Zhuan), eighteenth year of Duke Wen, it mentions that Zhuanxu had an untalented son who could not be taught. Following the original text, the character for clan has been added after Zhuanxu, and the character for instruct has been corrected to train.