Chou Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Mouth (kǒu) Character: 吽 Kangxi strokes: 7 Page 180, Entry 02 The Compendium of Phonetics (Zihui) states it is the same as the character for roar. According to the Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), it is pronounced yin. The Jade Book (Yupian) defines it as the lowing of an ox. According to the Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), it is also pronounced ou. In the Biography of Dongfang Shuo from the History of the Former Han (Qianhan Shu), the term refers to two dogs fighting. The commentary notes the pronunciation as hou. According to the Correct Meaning Encyclopedia (Zhengzitong), the character is frequently used in Buddhist mantras. It also rhymes with the sound zhong. In the Song of the Imperial Carriage (Nianxia Qu) by Zhang Yu, it says: The monk from the western regions keeps his post and chants the character all day, while the imperial wine and meat are supplied on time. Rhymes with the word below.