Wu Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Grain (hé) Character: tong Kangxi Stroke Count: 11 Page 852, Entry 11 Jade Chapter (Yupian): Pronounced tong. Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced tong. The appearance of grain seedlings growing lush and abundantly. Correct Meaning Compilation (Zhengzitong): The internodes of grain stalks resemble the tubes of bamboo; when the season is favorable, they grow long. Spring and Autumn of Master Lu (Lushi Chunqiu): Grain that grows in accordance with the seasons has long stalk joints and large heads. Wheat that grows in accordance with the seasons has long stalk joints and dark-colored necks on the wheat heads.