Shen Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Insect (chóng) Entry: 蠖 Kangxi stroke count: 20 Page 1101, Entry 01 Pronounced huo According to the Explanation of Writing (Shuowen), the measuring worm is an insect that flexes and extends. According to the Er Ya, which explains insects: The huoworm is a measuring worm. The commentary states: It is also called a jiqu. According to the Dialect (Fangyan) by Yang Xiong: The jiqu is called a measuring worm. According to the Book of Changes (Yijing), in the Appended Statements: The measuring worm flexes so that it may extend. According to the Pi Ya: People today stretch their fingers to measure a span, retracting and extending, imitating the movement of the worm; this is why it is called a measuring worm. The measuring worm resembles a silkworm; it eats leaves, and when old, it spits silk to make a cocoon. It is also an insect found on mulberry trees. In a poem by Han Yu: The mulberry worm appears like a pointing finger. Also pronounced huo Huolue describes the appearance of walking with stops and starts. According to the History of the Former Han (Qianhan Shu), in the biography of Sima Xiangru: Driving the responding dragon and the ivory carriage in a graceful and winding manner. Huohuo describes the appearance of retreating and hiding. According to the Ganquan Rhapsody (Ganquan Fu) by Yang Xiong: Within the winding and twisting depths. Wenhuo is similar to confused or dull-witted. According to the Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), in the biography of Qu Yuan: How could I, with my pristine purity, suffer the muddled dullness of this world?