Wu Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Eye (mù) Entry: Zhu Kangxi Stroke Count: 10 Page 804, Entry 15 Pronounced zhu. According to the Shuowen Jiezi (Shuowen), it means to stare for a long time. Another definition is to open one's eyes wide. As Lu Ji wrote in his Lament for Emperor Wu of Wei (Diao Wei Wudi Wen): With beautiful eyes staring, what is there to look forward to? Also pronounced zhu. The meaning is the same. In the Supplement to the Collection of Characters (Zihuibu), it is also written in a variant form.