Wu Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Vessel (mǐn) 盅 Kangxi strokes: 9 Page 793, Entry 04 Pronounced chong. In the Shuowen Jiezi (Shuowen), it is defined as an empty vessel. In the Laozi (Daodejing): The Way is like a vessel, empty yet useful. Note: Often written as chong. Also, according to the Zihui Bu (Zihui Bu): Gu-chong is the name of an implement. See the Wang Family Agricultural Treatise (Wangshi Nongshu). Also, pronounced chong. The meaning is the same. In the Pianhai: Sometimes written as gu, which is incorrect.