Shen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Grass (cǎo) Entry: Chen Kangxi Stroke Count: 17 Page 1054, Entry 33 Pronounced ao. Name of a plant. Book of Rites (Erya), Interpretation of Plants: Chen. Commentary: Chen is also known as [fan] and as chicken intestine grass. Also, according to the Classified Compendium (Leipian), pronounced ao. The meaning is the same.