Wu Collection, Middle Volume. Radical: Arrow (shǐ). Kangxi strokes: 8. Page 824, Entry 01. Ancient script. Pronounced zhi (flat tone). According to the Shuowen Jiezi, it means to speak. Composed of mouth and arrow. Xu Kai states: the speed of understanding truth is like an arrow in flight. Also, according to the Yupian, it means to recognize or to perceive. Zengyun states: to understand or to grasp. Book of Changes (Yijing), Xici: The common people use it every day but do not know its principles. Book of Documents (Shujing), Gaoyao Mo: To understand others is to be wise, and to be able to appoint them is to be capable. Also, the Han dynasty had the Law of Witnessing. Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), Biography of Harsh Officials: Zhao Yu and Zhang Tang discussed and drafted various statutes, including the Law of Witnessing. Commentary: If an official sees or knows of a crime but does not report or impeach it, it is considered deliberate indulgence. Also, mutual association is called zhi. Zuo Zhuan, Year 4 of Duke Zhao: Gongsun Ming and Shusun were mutually acquainted and close in the State of Qi. Commentary: Mutually close and acquainted. Also, Year 28 of Duke Zhao: Wei Zi said: Previously, when Shuxiang went to the State of Zheng, Zoumie spoke brilliantly; Shuxiang grasped his hand as if they were old friends. Songs of Chu (Chuci), Nine Songs: There is no happiness greater than making a new acquaintance. Also, Erya, Shigu: It means to match or pair. Classic of Poetry (Shijing), Songs of Kuai: Happy for you who has no companion. Commentary: A companion. Also, according to the Guangyun, it means desire. Book of Rites (Liji), Record of Music: If one's internal likes and dislikes are not regulated, one will be drawn away by the temptations of external things. Also, it is like remembering. Analects (Lunyu): The ages of one's parents should not be forgotten. Also, it is like presiding over or managing. Book of Changes (Yijing), Xici: The Qian hexagram manages the great beginning. Zuo Zhuan, Year 26 of Duke Xiang: Gongsun Hui said: Zichan will likely manage the government. Wei Liaoweng, Reading Notes: The use of the character zhi in official titles to denote management begins here. Also, according to the Fangyan by Yang Xiong, it means to recover. In the Southern Chu region, those who recover from illness are sometimes called zhi. Huangdi Neijing Suwen: After the second acupuncture treatment, the condition improved. Commentary: In ancient times, when urination was regular and the abdomen was settled, it was called zhi. Also, the name of a medicinal herb. Rihuazi: Collect the fruit of the yuzhi plant and attach it to your collar; if you encounter poison, you will hear it make a sound. Also, a place name. Zuo Zhuan, Year 27 of Duke Zhao: The army of Duke Zhao was defeated at Qiezhi. Also, pronounced zhi (falling tone). Same as the character for wisdom. Book of Changes (Yijing), Lin hexagram: Governing with wisdom is appropriate for a ruler. Xunzi, Cultivation: Affirming what is right and denying what is wrong is called wisdom. Also, a surname. Zuo Zhuan: In the State of Jin there was Zhiji, who was Xun Shou. Furthermore, he was enfeoffed in the city of Zhi as his fief, becoming the Zhi clan. Also, according to the Rules of Posthumous Titles: Appointing officials according to reality is called zhi.