Xu Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Leaf (yè) Kangxi Strokes: 13 Page 1400, Entry 04 Pronounced xu. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it describes the appearance of the head held upright and in a respectful manner. Also, from the Zhuangzi, Heaven and Earth chapter: Being xuxu and uneasy. Note: Xuxu means to appear lost or bewildered. Also written in a variant form (xu). Also, Zhuanxu is the title of the Emperor Gaoyang. From the Book of Rites (Liji), Monthly Ordinances: His emperor is Zhuanxu. According to the Comprehensive Customs (Fengsu Tong): Zhuan means focused. Xu means sincere. From the Comprehensive Meaning of the Five Classics (Wujing Tongyi): The xu in Zhuanxu implies happiness. Also, the name of a lunar mansion. From the Erya, Explaining the Heavens: The void of Zhuanxu refers to the Emptiness lunar mansion. Note: Zhuanxu pertains to the virtue of water and is positioned in the north. Pronounced yu. Used in the personal name Xu.