Mao Collection, Middle Volume. Radical: Hand (shǒu). Kangxi strokes: 10. Page 430, Entry 07. Pronounced zhen (falling tone). According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it means to provide. Another interpretation is to restrain. According to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), it also means to wipe. According to the Erya, Explanations of Ancient Words (Erya Shigu), the terms zhen and shi both mean to wash or clean. The commentary explains this as brushing off dirt to make something clean. In the Book of Rites (Liji), during a ritual bath, one uses a towel made of fine hemp to wipe, and uses a bathing garment to dry off. The sub-commentary states that one uses the bathing garment worn during life to dry the body. In the Book of Etiquette and Ceremonial (Yili), after washing and combing the hair, one wipes with a towel. The commentary states that zhen refers to drying and cleaning. It is also identical to the character for shake. In the Chu Songs (Chuci), the fisherman says that a person who has just bathed will certainly shake out their clothes. It is also written in a variant form (zhen). According to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), it is also pronounced jin (falling tone). It is also pronounced jin (falling tone). It is identical to the character for wipe. It also means to wipe.