Chou Collection, Middle Volume. Radical: Earth (tǔ). Kangxi Stroke Count: 14. Page 237, Entry 27. Ancient form. Pronounced rong. Book of Rites (Liji), Records of the Royal System (Wangzhi) commentary: A small wall is called a yong. Book of Changes (Yijing), Fellowship of Men (Tongren): Climb that wall. Book of Odes (Shijing), Greater Odes (Daya): To attack the high wall. Also, building an earthen rampart or wall is called yong. Explanation of Names (Shiming): Yong means to contain; it is used to conceal or screen one’s body and appearance. Book of Etiquette and Ceremonial (Yili), Rites of the Death of a Scholar (Shisangli): The north wall in the center of the hall is called yong. Book of Rites (Liji), Suburban Sacrifices (Jiaotesheng): The monarch stands facing south below the north wall. Also, a celestial palace. Biography of Emperor Wu (Wudi Neizhuan): I am from the Yong Palace, a jade maiden named Wang Zideng. Also rhymes with yang. Daoist Canon Songs (Daozang Ge): The jade terrace unfolds against the red clouds of the sky, green mists encircle the mysterious wall. The physical form strides across ten thousand waves, the spirit governs the ten directions. Interchangeable with yong. Also written in a variant form (you).