Zi Collection, Middle Volume. Radical: Person (rén). Character: lǚ. Kangxi Stroke Count: 9. Page Number: Page 103, Number 20. According to Tang Rhymes (Tangyun), the fanqie pronunciation is derived from the sounds li and ju. According to Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), Rhyme Assembly (Yunhui), and Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), the fanqie pronunciation is derived from the sounds liang and ju. The character is pronounced lǚ. Definition: A companion or partner. "The mythical qilin does not travel in pairs" — Illustrations of Plants and Animals (Caomu Shu).