Mao Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Dipper (dǒu) Kangxi stroke count: 11 Page 478, Entry 14 Tang Rhymes (Tangyun), Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), Rhyme Compendium (Yunhui), Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Pronounced hu (rising tone). The pronunciation is the same as hu. Shuowen Jiezi (Shuowen): Ten dou make one hu. Book of Etiquette and Ceremonial (Yili): Ten dou are called a hu. History of the Former Han (Qianhan Shu), Treatise on Pitch Pipes and Calendar: The hu is a standard measuring tool used to determine quantity. Also: The system of measurement begins with the yue, advances to the he, progresses to the sheng, gathers into the dou, and is compared in the hu. The responsibility for this lies with the Great Granary, which is managed by the Minister of Agriculture. Also used as a surname. Emergency Primer on Surnames (Xingshi Jijiupian): There was a person named Hu Zishen during the Northern Qi dynasty.