Shen Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Tiger (hū) Kangxi Strokes: 6 Page 1073, Entry 01 Classical citations: Tang Rhymes (Tangyun): Pronounced hu. Dictionary of Words (Zilin): Explains this as the markings of a tiger. Rectification of the Six Writings (Liushu Zheng e): States that the character shape imitates the curved appearance of tiger stripes. Comprehensive Treatises: Six Writings Summary (Tongzhi Liushu lue): Explains it as resembling a tiger that has been dissected to remove the flesh and skin. Categorized Dictionary (Leipian): States that all characters related to the tiger radical are categorized under the Tiger (hū) radical. Note: Works such as Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), Jade Chapters (Yupian), and Categorized Dictionary (Leipian) treat the characters for tiger-related markings, tiger, and the variant form for tiger as three separate radicals. Following the Dictionaries of Characters (Zihui) and Proper Character Mastery (Zhengzitong), they are now merged.