Shen Collection, Upper Volume
Radical: Grass (cǎo)
Kangxi Strokes: 22
Page 1020, Entry 01
Pronounced lu.
According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it is the radish. Another source defines it as the root of the shepherd's purse.
According to the Erya, a glossary of herbs, the tu is known as the lu-fei.
Also, according to the Jade Dictionary (Yupian), the reed that has not yet bloomed is called lu.
Also, a medicinal name. According to the Materia Medica (Bencao), li-lu is also known as cong-kui.
Also, a city name. According to the History of the Northern Dynasties (Beishi), Biography of Pi Baozi, the Song dynasty appointed Wende as the Prince of Wudu to guard Jialu City.
Also, a water name. According to the Commentary on the Water Classic (Shuijing Zhu), the Changlu River flows eastward past the old county of Jiumenbo.
Also, a pass name. According to the poetry of Du Fu, stop briefly at Zhoujiawa, wanting to exit Luzi Pass.
Also, pronounced lu. Also a medicinal name. According to the Materia Medica (Bencao), it is lou-lu. According to the Guangya, feilian is the same as lou-lu.