Shen Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Insect (chóng) Neng Kangxi strokes: 16 Page 1093, Entry 30 Pronounced nai (falling tone). Refers to a type of small insect, specifically a gadfly. Mentioned in the Huainanzi (Huainanzi): "The rabbit-biter is the neng." The commentary explains that rabbit-biter is the name of a specific insect. Also pronounced lai. This is a common variant of the character neng, referring to animals of the turtle class. Also pronounced ni (falling tone). Equivalent to the character with the same phonetic value.