Shen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Grass (cǎo) 藕 Kangxi stroke count: 21 Page 1065, Entry 02 Pronounced ou. Classic of Rites (Erya), Explanation of Grasses: The lotus is called fuqu. Its root is called ou. Collection of Rhymes (Yunhui): Wherever the root-stalks of the lotus grow like the rhizomes of bamboo, each node produces one leaf and one flower, with flowers and leaves frequently appearing in pairs, hence the name ou. Continued Records of the Broad Study of Things (Xu bowu zhi): The growth of the lotus root corresponds to the months of the year; in a leap year, it grows one additional node. Also a place name. Commentary on the Water Classic (Shuijing zhu): The White Canal also flows through Ouyuan. Also pronounced yu (rising tone). Sima Xiangru, Rhapsody on the Imperial Park (Shanglin fu): Swaying and drifting with the waves, anchored at the river islet. Pecking at the verdant water grasses, chewing on water chestnuts and lotus roots. Explanation of Writing (Shuowen): Written as ou. Categorized Compilation (Leipian): Written as ou.