Wu Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Vessel (mǐn) Kangxi stroke count: 9 Page 793, Entry 03 Pronounced zhao. Shuowen Jiezi (Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters): A vessel. Leipian (Categorized Compilation of Characters): Sometimes written in a variant form. Zihuibu (Supplement to the Collection of Characters): Also written in a variant form. Shuowen Changjian (Long Commentary on the Shuowen): Cites the Bogutu (Illustrated Catalog of Ancient Artifacts) mentioning a he zhong (a type of ancient bronze bell) inscription. Also written in a variant form.