Chen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Sun (rì) 晻; Kangxi Stroke Count: 12; Page 497, Entry 19 Pronounced an (falling tone) Shuowen Jiezi (Shuowen): Not bright. Guangya: Obstruction. Also, dark. Book of Han (Hanshu), Annals of Emperor Yuan: The three luminaries are dim. Commentary: Shigu says, this is the same as the character for dark (an). Xunzi, Non-Rigidness Chapter: This is how treacherous people steal fame in a dark age. Commentary: This is the same as the character for dark (an). Pronounced yan (rising tone) Dimly, the sun lacks light. Songs of Chu (Chuci), Nine Laments: The sun, dim and obscured, sinks down. Pronounced an (falling tone) The meaning is the same.