Shen Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Insect (chóng) Character: Teng Kangxi Stroke Count: 16 Page 1093, Entry 46 Tang Rhymes (Tangyun), Collection Rhymes (Jiyun), and Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Pronounced teng. Explanation from Origin of Chinese Characters (Shuowen Jiezi): A divine snake. Literary Encyclopedia (Erya), Explanation of Fish: Teng, the teng snake. Commentary: A snake that resembles a dragon is called a teng. Also known as a teng snake. It is able to stir up clouds and fog and travel within them. Xunzi, Exhortation to Learning: The teng snake has no feet yet it flies. Also according to Correct Rhymes: Pronounced zhen. The meaning is the same. Also according to Tang Rhymes: Pronounced te. Book of Odes (Shijing), Minor Odes (Xiaoya): Remove the larvae and the teng. Commentary: That which eats leaves is called teng. Lu Ji's Commentary: Teng refers to locusts. Xu Shen says: When officials beg for loans, then teng appear. Also according to the ancient pronunciation of Tang Rhymes: Pronounced dai. The meaning is the same. Also written in a variant form. Origin of Chinese Characters (Shuowen Jiezi) writes it in a variant form.