Shen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Grass (cǎo) Kangxi strokes: 14 Page 1038, Entry 35 Tang Rhyme (Tangyun): Pronounced bei (falling tone). Explanation from the Origin of Chinese Characters (Shuowen): Grass. Essential Techniques for the Peasantry (Qimin Yaoshu): In grain cultivation, the best time for sowing is during the first ten days of the second lunar month, when the hemp, the grass, and the poplar trees begin to sprout. Also, in Examination of Variants in the Nine Classics (Jiujing Kaoyi): The phrase in the Book of Changes (Yijing) concerning the abundance of the screen (bu) is written as this character in the version by Zheng Xuan, meaning a small mat. Also, in Broad Rhyme (Guangyun): Pronounced fu (rising tone). The meaning is the same. Also, pronounced fu (falling tone). Refers to a fragrant herb. Commentary on the Rites of Zhou (Zhouli), Summer Offices, Great Charioteer: Use this herb, fodder, brambles, and cypress branches to create the spirit tablet. Also, in Jade Chapters (Yupian): Pronounced pu (rising tone). Refers to the Bodhi tree. Miscellaneous Morsels from Youyang (Youyang Zazu): This tree originates from the kingdom of Magadha. Also, in Notes on the Monk Wuxing by Liu Zongyuan: Buddhist scriptures state that Bodhisattva means sentient beings who have attained enlightenment, abbreviated as Bodhisattva. Compendium of General Guidelines (Gangmu Jilan): In Buddhist scriptures, this character signifies understanding.