Shen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Grass (cǎo) Nang Kangxi Strokes: 22 Page 1068, Entry 13 Pronounced mang Meaning: To exert oneself or to make an effort. Book of Documents (Shujing), Announcement of Luo (Luogao): If you do not exert yourself, it will not last long. Also, according to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced meng. The meaning is the same.