Chen Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Tree (mù) Yang Kangxi stroke count: 9 Page 518, Entry 20 Pronounced ying. According to the Explanation of Graphs and Analysis of Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to the plum tree. In the Erya (Erya), it is recorded as the shi-ying plum. Commentary by Guo Pu states it is the sparrow plum. According to the Classified Chapters (Leipian), it is the apricot tree. Also, according to the Explanation of Graphs and Analysis of Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to a tree found in the Jiangnan region, the fruit of which is called yang. Pronounced yang. In the Rhapsody on the Sweet Springs (Ganquan Fu) by Yang Xiong, it refers to the sun and moon passing through the center of the rafters. Commentary by Li Shan states that yang means center. Pronounced yang. The meaning is the same. Also the name of a tree. In the Rhapsody on the Southern Capital (Nandu Fu) by Zhang Heng, it is listed alongside trees such as the zhe and the yi. Pronounced yang. In the Rhapsody on the Long Flute (Changdi Fu) by Ma Rong, it describes the appearance of things bursting forth in an abundant manner. Pronounced ang. The meaning is the same. Pronounced yang. According to the Expanded Erya (Guangya), it refers to a staff. Another definition is a tool for threshing grain. According to the Regional Speech (Fangyan), in the regions of Qi, Chu, the Yangtze, and the Huai rivers, it is called yang. Textual research: The original text refers to a village (cun) in the Jiangnan region, and the text has been corrected accordingly.