Hai Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Horse (mǎ) Entry: Rong Kangxi stroke count: 16 Page 1437, Entry 25 Pronounced rong (level tone) According to the Essential Dictionary of Characters (Yupian), it refers to a horse that is eight feet tall, and specifically a male horse. According to the Literary Expositor (Erya), in the section on animals, it is defined as a horse that possesses exceptional strength. Also pronounced song (level tone), referring to fine hair.