Chou Collection, Middle Volume. Radical: Earth (tǔ). Entry: wei. Kangxi stroke count: 19. Page 242, Entry 02. Pronounced wei. Refers to a low wall built of earth. Also, refers to a low earthen wall built by piling up dirt. One source states that the low earthen wall surrounding a sacrificial altar is called wei. Book of Rites (Zhouli), Ministry of Land: The official in charge of boundaries manages the establishment of the sovereign's altars for the gods of the soil and grain and the surrounding low walls. Pan Yue, Rhapsody on the Cultivation of the Fields (Jitian Fu): The official in charge of boundaries built low walls to enclose the palace. Commentary: Piled up earth to build a low wall to serve as a palace wall. Also pronounced hui. Also pronounced wei. The meaning is the same.