You Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Speech (yán) Zou Kangxi Strokes: 15 Page 1168, Entry 05 Pronounced zu (level tone). According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it means to gather and consult. According to the Approach to the Odes (Erya), in the chapter Interpreting Ancient Terms (Shigu), it means to plan or consult. According to the Jade Chapters (Yupian), it means to inquire about government affairs. In the Book of Odes (Shijing), within the Minor Odes of the Kingdom (Xiaoya), it is written: Zhou asks and consults. In the Zuo Tradition (Zuo Zhuan), under the fourth year of Duke Xiang, it states: To consult on affairs is called zou. In the Ceremonial Rites (Yili), in the chapter on the Rites for Offering Food to a Single Victim, it mentions: Do not consult the day. Also a star name. According to the Monthly Ordinances (Yueling) in the Book of Rites (Liji), in the commentary by Zheng Xuan: In the first month of spring, the sun and moon meet at the constellation Zouzi, and the handle of the Dipper points to the Yin branch. The original form of zou is also written as a variant form (ju). Also pronounced zou (level tone). Also pronounced fu (level tone). The meaning is the same. According to the Categorized Chapters (Leipian), it is sometimes written in a variant form. According to the Extended Annotations on the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Changjian), it is also written in a variant form.