Si Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Water (shuǐ) Entry: Ben Kangxi stroke count: 9 Page 616, Entry 01 According to the Sound Anthology (Jiyun), pronounced ben. The meaning refers to the rapid flow of water. Also, according to the Jade Chapters (Yupian), pronounced pen. According to the Sound Anthology (Jiyun), pronounced pen. The meaning is the same. Also, according to the Sound Anthology (Jiyun), pronounced ben (falling tone). It describes the appearance of spring water gushing forth.