Mao Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Hand (shǒu) Pian Kangxi strokes: 13 Page 442, Entry 07 Explanation from the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi): Pronounced bian. According to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced bian; the pronunciation is the same as pian. The meaning is to strike or beat. Also according to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced bian; the pronunciation is the same as bian. Also pronounced bian; the pronunciation is the same as bian. The meaning is the same. Also according to the Tang Rhymes (Tangyun): Pronounced bian; the pronunciation is the same as bian. The meaning is to strike or beat. Also according to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced bian; the pronunciation is the same as bian. Also pronounced pian; the pronunciation is the same as pian. The meaning is the same.