Wu Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Grain (hé) Character: Zong Kangxi stroke count: 15 Page 858, Entry 07 According to the Extensive Rhymes (Guangyun), pronounced rong (level tone). According to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced rong (level tone). Nong-zong refers to the meaning of fragrant. Another source suggests it refers to the tips of grain sprouts. Additionally, according to the Extensive Rhymes (Guangyun), pronounced rong (rising tone). According to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced rong (rising tone). It refers to the stalks of rice plants.