You Collection, Lower Volume
Radical: Walk (chuò)
Character: Su
Kangxi strokes: 18
Page 1264, Entry 04
Pronounced su
According to the Dictionary of Rhymes (Yunhui), it means to shrink or contract.
As recorded in the Book of Rites (Liji), specifically the Jade Ornamentation chapter: When meeting one's superiors, one maintains a respectful and constrained demeanor. The commentary states this means to be constrained or uneasy.
It also refers to being swift or rapid.
As recorded in the Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), specifically the Treatise on Ritual: To be light, gain-seeking, swift, and rapid, ending as quickly as a gust of wind.
As recorded in the Huainanzi: Desiring speed and quickness.
It also refers to being short or low in stature.
As recorded in the History of the Former Han (Qianhan Shu), specifically the Biography of Xifu Gong: Being short and insignificant, not worthy of mention.
According to the Supplement to the Collection of Characters (Zihui Bu): Supu is the name of a state.
As recorded in the History of the Former Han (Qianhan Shu), specifically the Biography of Huo Qubing: To suppress the Supu state.
According to the Book of Basic Characters (Yupian), this is the ancient seal script form of the character for fast.