Wei Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Bamboo (zhú) Entry: Lou Kangxi stroke count: 17 Page 897, Entry 01 Pronounced lou. A bamboo basket. Annotated Commentary to the Emergency Primer (Jijiupian zhu): A basket (lou) is a loosely woven cage, so called because its holes are open and gaping (lou lou). Also pronounced lou (third tone). Meaning is the same. Also pronounced lu. A tool used to gauge the rim of a carriage wheel. Also pronounced lu (third tone). Meaning is the same. Also pronounced fu. A basket used to house the curved frame of a carriage.