Mao Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Hand (shǒu) Kangxi stroke count: 13 Page 444, Entry 01 Identical to the character jiu. The Correct Meaning Dictionary (Zhengzitong) and the Collection of Characters (Zihui) provide the pronunciation jiu (level tone). The meaning is to grasp or pinch with the hand. Note: Jiu and jiu are the same character, yet they are provided with separate pronunciations and definitions, which is incorrect.