You Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Walk (zǒu) Kangxi Strokes: 10 Page 1215, Entry 15 Ancient text. According to Extensive Dictionary of Sounds and Meanings (Guangyun) and Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), pronounced qi (rising tone). According to Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) and Rhyme Anthology (Yunhui), pronounced qi (rising tone). According to Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen), to stand up. According to Explanations of Names (Shiming), to raise. It refers to the physical act of raising the body. According to Book of Rites (Liji), rise when requesting further instruction. According to Mencius (Mengzi), to rise from bed at the crowing of the cock. Also, according to Book of Documents (Shujing), the sovereign must be industrious. The commentary states that this refers to not neglecting affairs. Also, according to Book of Rites (Liji), silent joy, the will is already in motion. The commentary states that here, to rise means the same as to act. Also, according to Book of Rites (Liji), even if the situation is dangerous, one's conduct and actions will eventually allow one to fulfill one's ambitions. The commentary states that to rise and dwell here refers to one's conduct and actions. Also, according to Analects (Lunyu), the one who inspires me is Zixia. The commentary states that to rise here means the same as to elucidate. Also, a surname. According to Extensive Dictionary of Sounds and Meanings (Guangyun), it originates from the He Family Surname Garden (He Shi Xing Yuan). Also, according to Supplement to Rhymes (Yunbu), pronounced qi (rising tone) to rhyme with the preceding verse. In the Forest of Changes (Yilin), brilliant virtue penetrates from beginning to end, and chaos grows and rises. Rhymes with fu. Also, pronounced qi (departing tone) to rhyme with the preceding verse. In Xu Gan's Rhapsody on the Capital of Qi (Qi Du Fu), birds flourish and rise, and beasts all leap up. Above, they obscure the clouds and sky; below, they cover the marshes and fields. Also, an ancient form.