Chou Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Mouth (kǒu) Jian Kangxi strokes: 23 Page 215, Entry 24 According to the Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), this is an ancient form of the character for difficulty. For a detailed annotation, see the eleven-stroke section of the Radical: Still (gèn). In the Rites of Zhou (Zhouli), section on the Ministry of Earth (Diguan), regarding those responsible for public relief: Relieving the people in their hardships and suffering. In the History of the Former Han (Qianhan), Table of Feudal Kings of Different Surnames: To govern with virtue in such a way, and to employ military force in this manner, how difficult it is.