Chou Collection, Middle Volume. Radical: Earth (tǔ). Entry: 墍. Kangxi stroke count: 14. Page 238, Entry 02. Ancient form. According to the Extensive Rhymes (Guangyun), the Combined Rhymes (Jiyun), the Collection of Rhymes (Yunhui), and the Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), the pronunciation is ji (falling tone). According to the Explanation of Simple and Compound Characters (Shuowen), it means to plaster a ceiling or wall. Regarding the term plastering, see the note under the character for plaster. It also means to take. As in the Book of Odes (Shijing), Shao South section: Taking it with a tilted basket. It also means to rest. As in the Book of Odes (Shijing), Bei Airs section: I have come to rest. Also in the Greater Odes (Daya): That upon which the people rest. According to the Extensive Rhymes (Guangyun) and the Combined Rhymes (Jiyun), the pronunciation is xi (falling tone). The meaning is the same.