Hai Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Toad (mǐn) Kangxi stroke count: 18 Page 1524, Entry 02 Pronounced qu Book of Rites (Guangyun), Book of Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced qu. Classic of Etymology (Erya), Explanation of Fishes: The qu is a toad. Guo commentary: It resembles a toad and lives on land. In the Huainan region, it is called qufu. Commentary: The qu is also known as a toad. Also, pronounced qu (rising tone). Meaning is the same. The original character was engraved with the components for go and rap. Refer to the Textual Research section. Textual Research: Pronounced qu. Note: According to the Guangyun and Jiyun, qu has the same pronunciation. Changed to qu. In the Huainan region, it is called qufu. Note: In accordance with the original text of the Erya commentary, changed to read qufu.