Wei Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Net (wǎng) Chong Kangxi strokes: 18 Page 949, Entry 35 Pronounced chōng. In the Explanation of Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it is a net for catching birds. In the Jade Chapters (Yupian), it is a net used on a carriage. In the Erya (Erya), a net is called chong. Chong means a net for catching birds. In the Book of Odes (Shijing), the pheasant is caught in the net. In Ban Gu’s Western Capital Rhapsody (Xidu Fu), to stroke the wild goose net. Also pronounced tóng. Same meaning as above. Also pronounced zhōng. Same meaning as above.