Chen Collection, Middle Volume. Radical: Tree (mù). 9 Kangxi strokes. Page 520, Entry 06. Pronounced zha (level tone). In the Shuo Wen (Explanation of Graphs), it is defined as wood used as a barrier. Xu says: The word zha implies to obstruct. According to the Bo Ya (Ample Refinements), it means to resist. Also, according to the Guang Yun (Extensive Rhymes), it is the same. It refers to a fruit resembling a pear but sour. In the Er Ya (Approaching Elegance), section on trees, it states: The zha pear is called zuan. In the Classic of Mountains and Seas (Shanhaijing), it mentions: On the mountains of Dongting, there are many zha trees. Also, it refers to a place name. In the Spring and Autumn Annals (Chunqiu), tenth year of Duke Xiang, it mentions: A meeting with the state of Wu at Zha. Also, pronounced cha. According to the Bo Ya, it means a steep bank. Also, pronounced zu. Used as a wooden enclosure. Also, pronounced zu. Same as the term zu (sacrificial stand). Textual research note: In the Er Ya, section on trees, the text mentions the zha pear is called zuan. The text has been corrected to read zuan according to the original source.