Chou Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Mouth (kǒu) Character: Zu Kangxi Strokes: 10 Page 190, Entry 20 Broad Rhymes (Guangyun): Pronounced zu. Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced zu. Sounds like zu. Zu zi refers to using words to curry favor or flatter. Chu Elegies (Chuci), Divination (Buju): Zu zi li si. Wang Yi commentary: This refers to acting based on the expressions of others.