Shen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Grass (cǎo) Character: 蓻 Kangxi stroke count: 17 Page 1053, Entry 01 According to the Tang Rhymes (Tangyun), pronounced zuo (entering tone). It refers to the appearance of lush and flourishing vegetation. Furthermore, according to the Jade Chapters (Yupian), it refers to the tender sprouts of cogon grass. Additionally, according to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced nian (entering tone). It refers to vegetation that does not grow. Also pronounced ju. It is identical to the character for chrysanthemum (ju), referring to a flower that blooms in autumn.