Chen Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Tree (mù) Yao Kangxi strokes: 14 Page 543, Entry 30 Pronounced yao. Shuowen Jiezi (Dictionary of Explanations and Analysis of Characters) states: the movement of a tree. Also, Yupian (Jade Chapters) states: a name of a tree. Classic of Mountains and Seas (Shanhaijing) states: On the northern side of Huaijiang Mountain, there are many Yao trees that have Ruo trees. Commentary: The Yao tree is a large tree. Upon it, Ruo trees grow. Guo Pu praised it: The Yao is a spiritual tree, whereon the Ruo tree grows.