Wei Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Flesh (ròu) Kangxi Strokes: 17 Page 993, Entry 01 Pronounced mo According to the Shuo Wen Jie Zi (Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters): The membrane between the muscles. According to the Guang Yun (Broad Rhymes): Flesh membrane. According to the Shi Ming (Explanations of Names): Membrane, a covering, a veil that connects parts into a whole. According to the Er Ya (Approaching Elegance): When processing meat, remove the connective tissue and select the choice parts. According to the Bo Ya (Broad Elegance): Membrane. It also means to stroke or caress. According to the Yang Zi Fang Yan (Regional Dialects of Master Yang): Membrane, to stroke or soothe. Note: This refers to soothing and yielding. Pronounced mo According to the Guang Yun (Broad Rhymes): Membrane, to bow or kowtow. According to the Mu Tianzi Zhuan (Biography of King Mu, Son of Heaven): Bowed and received. Note: To kneel upright and perform a bow.