Chen Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Tree (mù) Character: Shen Kangxi Stroke Count: 12 Page 535, Entry 08 Pronounced chen. According to the Analytical Dictionary of Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it describes the appearance of tree branches and leaves as being lush, abundant, and interlaced. Xu Shen adds that it indicates an appearance of density and lushness. It also refers to the manner in which trees and plants droop downward. In the Eastern Capital Rhapsody (Dongdu Fu) by Ban Gu, it is written: The phoenix canopy is lush and beautiful. Also pronounced sen. It describes the appearance of tree branches as being sparse and spreading. Also pronounced lin. The meaning is the same.