Mao Collection, Middle Volume. Radical: Hand (shǒu). Kangxi strokes: 12. Page 435, Entry 06. Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun) states this is the ancient form of the character for soothe (fǔ). Detailed annotations are found at the twelve-stroke entry. History of the Former Han (Qianhan shu), Biography of Zhao Chongguo: Select capable officials to pacify and harmonize. Additionally, Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun) notes it is pronounced fu (third tone). It carries the meaning of to defend. It is also pronounced fu (fourth tone), meaning to press down on an object with the hand. It is equivalent to the character for pat (fǔ).