Wei Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Sheep (yáng) 羔 Kangxi Strokes: 10 Page 951, Entry 23 Pronounced gāo. In the Explanation of Simple and Compound Characters (Shuowen), it is defined as the young of a sheep. Book of Odes (Shijing), Shao Nan section: The fur of a lamb. Commentary: A small one is called a lamb. Rites of Zhou (Zhouli), Offices of Spring, Grand Minister of Rites: The high ministers hold lambs. Notes: A lamb is a small sheep; they are used because they remain in their flock and do not lose their kind.