Shen Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Insect (chóng) Ding Kangxi Stroke Count: 8 Page 1076, Entry 25 Pronounced cheng. Same as the term for a tree stump. Book of Literary Expositor (Erya), Explanation of Insects: The long-bodied ant. Also pronounced ding. Book of Literary Expositor (Erya), Explanation of Insects: The insect known as ding-xing carries its load. Refer to the notes for the character xing. Also pronounced cheng. Jade Chapters (Yupian): Same as the razor clam.