Mao Collection, Middle Volume. Radical: Hand (shǒu). Kangxi strokes: 16. Page 417, Entry 06. Pronounced bao. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it means to crowd or press. According to the Extensive Rhymes (Guangyun), it refers to the sport of wrestling. Additionally, according to the Expanded Rhymes (Zengyun), it means to fall down. In the joint verse on cooling off by Han Yu, it is written: The rotting stool fears tilting and falling. Sometimes written in a variant form. Pronounced pu. Equivalent to the character meaning to strike or beat. Pronounced pu. Equivalent to the character meaning to strike. According to the Book of Documents (Shujing), specifically the Pan Geng chapter, it refers to fire burning on the plains, which one cannot approach, and asks if it can be extinguished. It also refers to a rod or stick, equivalent to another character for staff. According to Xun Yue in the Mirror of Deliberation (Shenjian), it refers to the application of shackles and beatings upon petty men. Additionally, according to the Xunzi in the Chapter on the Way of the Minister, it refers to something like managing an untrained horse, with a commentary noting it as a horse that has not been disciplined or trained. Pronounced bu. Means to wipe or clean.