Chen Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Tree (mù) 枕 Kangxi Strokes: 8 Page 515, Entry 16 Pronounced zhen (rising tone). According to Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to the object placed under the head when sleeping. According to Explaining Names (Shiming), it is a support used to steady the neck. The Book of Odes (Shijing), Tang Feng, contains the line: With polished horn pillows, radiant. The Book of Rites (Liji), Inner Rules (Neize), records: Gather up the pillows and mats. Also pronounced zhen (falling tone). The meaning remains the same. It also refers to the horizontal wood at the rear of a carriage. Small Erya (Xiao Erya) records that the zhen is called a pillow. It also refers to the bone in a fish's brain, called a pillow. Erya, Explanation of Insects (Shichong), records that a fish pillow is called a ding. It is also a surname. Surname Garden (Xingyuan) records that it originates from Xiapi. Also pronounced shen. Refers to a wooden stake used for tethering oxen. It is also the name of a type of tree. Explaining Names (Shiming) records that the black catalpa is also called a pillow, and is also known as yu. Compendium of Materia Medica (Bencao Gangmu) records that the pillow tree is the spicebush. Also pronounced zhan (rising tone). The Book of Odes (Shijing), Chen Feng, contains the line: There is a beautiful person, large and dignified. Awake or asleep, I am restless, tossing and turning, lying on my pillow.