隖

Pronunciation
Strokes18 strokes

Basic Info

Pronunciation
Five Elements None
Fortune None
Radical
Simplified Strokes 12 strokes
Traditional Strokes 18 strokes

Naming Meaning

Kangxi Dictionary

View Original Page 1358
View Original Page 1358
Xu Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Mound (fù) Kangxi strokes: 18 Page: 1358, entry 20 The Tangyun (Tángyùn) and Zhengyun (Zhèngyùn) give the fanqie pronunciation "an gu qie". The Jiyun (Jíyùn) gives "yu wu qie". It shares the same pronunciation as *wū*. The Shuowen Jiezi (Shuōwén Jiězì) explains it as a small screen or barrier. The Tangyun defines it as a village screen or barrier. It is synonymous with *wù*. Also, the Shuowen Jiezi offers another explanation: a low city wall. The Guangyun (Guǎngyùn) defines it as defensive fortifications. The Records of the Later Han (Hòuhànshū), Biography of Dong Zhuo, records: Dong Zhuo constructed the Wansui Wu, where he hoarded gold, silver, and grain as a thirty-year reserve. Also, the Jiyun notes the pronunciation "wu gu qie", which is the same as *è*. It means a screen or barrier. Sometimes also written as *yà*.

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