Mao Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Hand (shǒu) Entry: Zhi Kangxi strokes: 14 Page 447, Entry 02 Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Pronounced zhi. To support or prop up. According to the History of the Tang (Tangshu), South Zhao Biography: At the beginning, Feng Jiayi built Zhedong City. The stone inscription of Zhuge Liang was still there, with text saying: If it falls, use stones to support and prop it up. Also written as zhi (branch). Also written as zhi (support). Alternatively, when written with the Wood radical, it is written as zhi.