Wei Collection, Middle Volume. Radical: Net (wǎng). Kangxi Stroke Count: 11. Page 947, Entry 25. Ancient character form. Pronounced gu. From Explaining Graphs and Analysis of Characters (Shuowen Jiezi): A net. From Comprehensive Glossary (Yupian): A fish net. From Book of Changes (Yijing), Appended Statements: Knotted ropes to form nets. From Explanation of Texts (Shiwen): Used for catching fish is called a gu. From Book of Odes (Shijing), Lesser Odes of the Kingdom: Fearing this net of punishment. Commentary: Gu means net. From Rites of Zhou (Zhouli), Offices of Heaven, Beast Officer: In charge of the nets for hunting animals.