Chen Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Tree (mù) Entry: Su Kangxi strokes: 16 Page 554, Entry 02 Pronounced su. Used to describe the appearance of tall and slender trees. From Rhapsody on the Capital of Shu (Shudu fu) by Zuo Si: The tall trees stand thick and dense. Commentary by Li Shan: Tall and straight refers to a high and upright appearance. From Rhapsody on the Western Capital (Xijing fu) by Zhang Heng: Tall and lush vegetation. Commentary by Li Shan: Both describe the lush and thriving state of plants and trees. Pronounced xiao. Pronounced shao (rising tone). The meaning is the same. Also, the same as qiu. This is the name of a type of tree. From Classic of Mountains and Seas (Shanhai jing): On Mount Huayang, the northern slope is covered in many bitter pungent trees; their shapes resemble the su tree, and their fruits resemble melons; consuming them can cure malaria. Commentary: The su tree is the same as the qiu tree. Also, the same as xiao.