Shen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Grass (cǎo) Entry: Rong Kangxi stroke count: 16 Page 1051, Entry 08 Pronounced rong. According to the Shuowen Jiezi (Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters), it refers to the lotus flower. As cited in the Li Sao (Encountering Sorrow) by Qu Yuan: Gathered lotus flowers to make a garment. The commentary notes that lotus flower refers to the lotus blossom. Also, according to the Yunhui (Collection of Rhymes), the wood hibiscus is also known as the frost-resisting flower and the wood lotus. Also, according to the Yunbu (Supplement to Rhymes), pronounced wang. As cited in the Qiyu (Seven Allegories) by Xu Gan: Suspending a bright pearl from a long case, it illuminates the night like the sun. The dark hair resembles dark mist, and the gorgeous color surpasses that of the lotus.