Shen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Grass (cǎo) Zhen Kangxi stroke count: 16 Page 1050, Entry 30 Pronounced zhen. As described in the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to the appearance of luxuriant grass. As noted in the Book of Odes (Shijing): Its leaves are luxuriant. It also denotes the appearance of accumulation. As noted in the Songs of Chu (Chuci): The vipers are gathered in abundance. Also, the name of a river. As noted in the Commentary on the Water Classic (Shuijing Zhu): The Zhen River originates in the Zhen Valley. Pronounced jin. The appearance of carrying objects upon the head. As noted in the Literary Expositor (Erya): Zhen-zhen means to carry on the head. Also pronounced zhen. Interchangeable with the character for hazel (zhen). The appearance of trees growing in dense thickets. Sometimes written in a variant form.