Chen Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Do Not (wú) Kangxi Strokes: 4 Page 588, Entry 24 Pronounced guan. According to the Discussion of Writing (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to holding things by passing a cord through them. It is formed from a horizontal stroke representing the passing through, and it resembles the shape of a precious commodity. Pronounced guan. The meaning is the same. It is commonly written as the character for pierce (guàn). Also refers to Guanqiu, a place name. In the Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), Records of the Tian Wan Family, it is stated: Duke Xuan attacked Wei and seized Guanqiu. The commentary says: Guanqiu, an ancient state name and a city of the Wei state. If written as the character for Do Not (wú) today, it is because the character has been damaged or truncated. The Correct Meaning (Zhengyi) commentary states: The Geography of the Wide World (Kuodizhi) says the former Guan city is the ancient Guan state, currently known as Mengze City, located south of Jiyin County in Cao Prefecture. According to the Supplement to the Dictionary (Zihuibu), the Ancient Phonetic Outline (Guyinlüe) notes that in the name Guan Gao, the character guan is pronounced guan. It was originally the compound surname Guanqiu, which was later simplified by removing the qiu to become the Guan clan. It is also written as the character for pierce (guàn). During the Wei dynasty, there was Guanqiu Jian. Nowadays, people often pronounce it like the word for mother in father and mother, which is incorrect. Based on this, the Guan in Guanqiu should be pronounced as the character for guan and should not be confused with the character for do not (wú). This error has persisted for a long time and must be rectified. It is entirely distinct from the characters for do not (wú) and mother (mǔ).