Shen Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Insect (chóng) Tang (táng) Kangxi stroke count: 15 Page 1090, Entry 22 Tang Dynasty Rhymes (Tangyun): Pronounced tang. Progress towards Enlightenment (Erya), Explanation of Insects (Shichong): Wang tie, tang. Commentary: This is the trapdoor spider. Detailed explanation is provided under the entry for the tie character. Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced tang. The meaning is the same.