Yin Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Step (chì) Zheng; Kangxi strokes: 8; Page 365, Entry 37 Ancient writing form: zheng According to Expanded Rhymes (Guangyun), Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), and Rhyme Compendium (Yunhui), pronounced zheng (level tone). According to Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), pronounced zheng (level tone). It is read as the level tone of the character zheng. In Explication of Words (Erya, Shiyan), it is explained as to walk. In Book of Changes (Yijing), Hexagram of Peace (Tai): Pulling up thatch grass, the roots are connected; proceeding with those like oneself brings good fortune. In Book of Odes (Shijing), Minor Odes (Xiaoya): This person is about to travel far. Also, according to Rhyme Compendium (Yunhui), it is explained as to launch a punitive expedition or to attack. In Book of Changes (Yijing), Hexagram of Radiance (Li): The king therefore launches an expedition. In Book of Documents (Shangshu), Counsels of the Great Yu (Dayu Mo): At that time, the Miao tribe did not follow the teachings, so you went to launch a punitive expedition against them. In Mencius: That which is called zheng refers to a superior punishing an inferior. Also, according to Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), it is explained as to levy or to collect. In Book of Rites (Liji), Royal Regulations (Wangzhi): At the passes, one checks the travelers but does not levy taxes. Also, it is a surname. In Book of the Former Han (Qian Hanshu), Biography of Sima Xiangru: Driving Zheng Boqiao, employing Xianmen. Commentary: An immortal, surname Zheng, given name Boqiao. Also, according to Rhyme Compendium (Yunhui), it is interchangeable with the character zheng (government). In Rites of Zhou (Zhouli), Earth Offices, Minor Director of the Multitude (Xiao Situ): Carrying out their duties and making the levies and collections fair. Commentary: Pronounced zheng, referring to taxes. It should be written as zheng. Also, it is interchangeable with the character zheng (straight/correct). In Rites of Zhou (Zhouli), Summer Offices: Only the additionally granted fields do not have national taxes. Commentary: Pronounced zheng, referring to taxes. It means only the additionally granted fields are not subject to levy.