Shen Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Insect (chóng) 蝠 Kangxi stroke count: 15 Page 1090, Entry 05 Tang Rhymes (Tangyun), Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), Rhyme Compilation (Yunhui), Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Pronounced fu. Pronunciation is the same as the character for good fortune. Erya: Explaining Birds (Erya): The bat is also called fuyi. For a detailed explanation, see the note under the character bian. It is also used interchangeably with the character for viper (fu). History of the Later Han (Hou Hanshu): Biography of Cui Qi: Warnings to Imperial Relatives: Their hearts and intestines are like venomous snakes, indulging in poisoning the innocent. Note: This refers to the scorpion-bat. Also: Tang Rhymes (Tangyun) Ancient Sounds: Pronounced fu. Chen Si Wang: Rhapsody on the Bat (Bianfu Fu): Alas, what kind of perverse energy is this that gives birth to such a bat? Its body is peculiar and its nature is deceitful; it frequently deviates from the norm. It moves without feet and flies without relying on wings.