Mao Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Hand (shǒu) Entry: Di Kangxi strokes: 7 Page 417, Entry 22 Pronounced niao. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it means to strike rapidly. According to the Regional Speech (Fangyan) by Yangzi, it refers to covering and seizing. Pronounced di. To pull or drag. Pronounced zhuo. To strike from the side. Pronounced yue. The patterns on the joints of the fingers. Pronounced li. To press down.