Wei Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Meat (ròu) Character: Pang Kangxi Stroke Count: 16 Page 990, Entry 15 According to the Tang Rhyme (Tangyun), pronounced pang. According to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced pang, with a pronunciation identical to pang. As stated in the Explanation of Simple and Compound Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to the rib area. Some versions are written with the bone radical component. The Guangya (Broad Refinement) defines it as the side of the ribs. The Guangya (Broad Refinement) also refers to the bladder as pao. For a detailed explanation, see the entry for the character guang. Additionally, according to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), it is pronounced pang, with a sound identical to pang. It carries the meaning of being distended or swollen.