Mao Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Hand (shǒu) Kangxi stroke count: 16 Page 422, Entry 02 Ancient script form. Pronounced fu (rising tone). From the Explaining Graphs and Analysis of Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it means to settle or pacify. From the Extended Rhymes (Zengyun), it means to console or encourage. From the Book of Rites (Liji): The sovereign shall eventually pacify them. The commentary notes that pacify here is similar to to have or possess. The sub-commentary explains that to pacify is to preserve and soothe, hence the meaning to have or possess. From the Zuo Tradition (Zuo Zhuan): To stabilize and pacify the altars of the soil and grain. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analysis of Characters, it also means to follow or to stroke. From the Book of Documents (Shangshu): Follow the five seasonal periods. From the Extensive Rhymes (Guangyun), it means to hold. It also means to press down. From the Book of Rites: The lord presses the hand of the charioteer. Also, the guest kneels and presses the mat to decline. The sub-commentary explains this as using the hand to press and hold it in place. Also, the sovereign of a state presses the crossbar of the carriage. The commentary notes that to press here is synonymous with to lean upon. It also means to pat. From the Book of Etiquette and Ceremonial (Yili): To pat the arrows on the left and right before boarding. From the Dialects (Fangyan) by Yang Xiong: To pat or soothe, meaning rapid or hurried. Guo Pu notes that this refers to being urgent or quick. The name of a prefecture. Formerly Yuzhang Commandery during the Han dynasty, renamed Fu Prefecture during the Sui dynasty. Also pronounced mo. Identical to the character meaning to copy or trace. In the Collection of Rhymes (Yunhui), it is used interchangeably with the character for to pat or strike.