Shen Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Insect (chóng) Entry: Píng Kangxi stroke count: 11 Page 1079, Entry 18 Pronounced píng. Refers to a type of marine crustacean, specifically a swimming crab (móupíng). According to the Collection of Characters (Pianhai), it also refers to a material used for sword ornamentation. As noted in the Book of Jin (Jinshu), the Han dynasty system mandated that all officials wear swords at court; the Jin dynasty began replacing this with wood. The nobility continued to use jade sword guards, while those of lower status used this material.