Erya Contents Contents

| Chapter | Chinese | Pinyin | Translation_ | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 釋水 | Shishui | Explaining Rivers | rivers, navigation, irrigation, boating |
| 13 | 釋草 | Shicao | Explaining Plants | grasses, herbs, grains, vegetables |
| 14 | 釋木 | Shimu | Explaining Trees | trees, shrubs, some botanical terms |
| 15 | 釋蟲 | Shichong | Explaining Insects | insects, spiders, reptiles, etc. |
| 16 | 釋魚 | Shiyu | Explaining Fishes | fish, amphibians, crustaceans, reptiles, etc. |
| 17 | 釋鳥 | Shiniao | Explaining Birds | wildfowl, ornithology |
| 18 | 釋獸 | Shishou | Explaining Beasts | wild animals, legendary animals |
| 19 | 釋畜 | Shichu | Explaining Domestic Animals | livestock, pets, poultry, some zoological terms |