Hai Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Deer (lù) Kangxi Strokes: 16 Page 1509, Entry 22 Pronounced jun. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it is a roe deer. It resembles a deer. Because the roe deer is alert by nature and skilled at gathering and dispersing, it is also called jun; one animal having two names. In the Commentary of Zuo (Zuozhuan), year 14 of Duke Ai, there was a lone roe deer at Fengze. It is also a state name. In the Commentary of Zuo (Zuozhuan), year 10 of Duke Wen, at the alliance of Juehe, the ruler of the state of Jun fled back. In year 11 of Duke Wen, the ruler of the state of Chu attacked the state of Jun and defeated the army of the state of Jun at Fangzhu. It is also a place name. In the Commentary of Zuo (Zuozhuan), year 5 of Duke Ding, the army of the state of Wu was stationed in Jun. The note states that Jun is a place name. Also pronounced jun. The meaning is the same. Also pronounced qun. In the Commentary of Zuo (Zuozhuan), year 5 of Duke Zhao, seeking the feudal lords to come in a group. The note states that jun means a group. Also pronounced kun. It means to bind or tie up. In the Commentary of Zuo (Zuozhuan), year 2 of Duke Ai, Luo lacked courage, so he was bound up.