Shen Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Insect (chóng) Entry: Wei Kangxi Strokes: 18 Page 1097, Entry 09 Pronounced gui Pronounced gui In the Categorized Dictionary (Leipian), it is stated that the essence of the dried water is called wei. In the Book of Guanzi (Guanzi), chapter on Water and Earth (Shuidi Pian), it is stated that the essence of dried rivers is born from the wei. The wei has one head and two bodies, its form is like a snake, and it is eight feet long. Also pronounced wei. The meaning is the same.