You Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Cowrie (bèi) 贡 Kangxi strokes: 10 Page 1205, Entry 01 Tang Rhyme (Tangyun), Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), Rhyme Meetings (Yunhui), Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Pronounced gong (falling tone). Explanation from the Analytical Dictionary of Characters (Shuowen): To present one's achievements. Book of Documents (Shujing), Preface to the Tribute of Yu (Yu Gong Xu): Yu divided the nine provinces, followed the mountain ranges to dredge the rivers, and established tribute duties based on the produce of the land. Commentary: To determine the grades and differences in tribute duties based on the produce of the land. Rites of Zhou (Zhouli), Offices of Heaven (Tianguan), Grand Administrator (Dazai): Use the nine methods of tribute to obtain materials from the states. Book of Rites (Liji), Summary of the Rules of Propriety (Qu Li): When the five categories of officials present tribute, it is called xiang. Commentary: Gong means achievements. Also, Book of Changes (Yijing), Appended Remarks (Xici): The meaning of the six lines, through their changes, inform us. Commentary: Gong means to inform. Also, Literary Expositor (Erya), Explanation of Glosses (Shigu): Gong means to bestow. Also, Expanded Literacy (Guangya): Gong means to present. Also, Jade Chapters (Yupian): Gong means to penetrate or reach. Also, Expanded Rhymes (Guangyun): Gong means to recommend. Also, a surname. History of the Former Han (Qianhan), Biography of Gong Yu: Named Shaoweng, a man from Langya. Quick Literacy (Jijiupian): Zigong, a disciple of Confucius; his descendants used his courtesy name as their surname.