Mao Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Hand (shǒu) Kangxi Strokes: 12 Page 435, Entry 29 Pronounced na (entering tone). To press down heavily with the hand. According to the Dictionary of Characters (Zilin), it also means to grasp or seize. In calligraphy, there is a stroke known as na, historically called zhe. According to the Secrets of Calligraphy (Faligou), a stroke that is slightly slanted is called na, such as those found in the characters for person or big. A stroke that is pulled out horizontally is called bo, such as those found in the characters for之 or way. Furthermore, according to the Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), it is also pronounced na (level tone) with the same meaning. The vulgar form is written as shown.