Chen Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Tree (mù) 櫓 Kangxi strokes: 19 Page 560, Entry 05 Pronounced lu According to Tang Rhymes (Tangyun) and Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), it is pronounced lu (rising tone); according to Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) and Rhyme Anthology (Yunhui), it is pronounced lu (rising tone). Shuowen Jiezi says it is a large shield. Book of Rites (Liji), Ruxing chapter: Use ritual and righteousness as a shield. Also, Yu Pian dictionary: A watchtower for defense atop a city wall. Shiming dictionary: A watchtower is called lu because it is exposed, meaning there is no roof covering the top. Book of the Later Han (Hou Hanshu), Biography of Gongsun Zan: Watchtowers extended for a thousand miles. Sometimes written as a variant form. Also, Rhyme Anthology (Yunhui): A high, nest-like vehicle used in battle is also called a lu. Six Secret Teachings (Liutao) by Grand Duke Tai: To break through strong formations and defeat powerful enemies, use large protective shields, and also small shields for the wings. Also, a tool for propelling a boat. Shiming dictionary: The stern of a boat is called a rudder (tuo), and those on the side are called oars (lu). It is called lu because it requires the use of spinal strength for the boat to move. Comprehensive Mirror for Aid in Government (Tongjian): Lu Meng captured Jingzhou by having men dressed in white garments row the oars. Also, lu-zi, a type of fruit. Record of the Guihai Region (Guihai Yuheng Zhi): It is as large as a bowl, with dozens of compartments clustered together in a ball; it tastes slightly sweet when eaten. Textual Research: In Book of Rites (Liji), Ruxing chapter, it reads use ritual and righteousness as a shield. Adjusted according to the original text by adding the character for as (yi) after ritual and righteousness.