Yin Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Bristle (shān) Bin Kangxi stroke count: 11 Page 363, Entry 24 Ancient form of the character fen. According to Tang Rhymes (Tangyun), pronounced bin. According to Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) and Rhymes Compilation (Yunhui), pronounced bin. According to Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen), indicates a balance of refined substance and inherent quality. According to Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), a mixture of refined substance and inherent quality in equal parts. According to Analects of Confucius (Lunyu), refined and substantial appearance. Also, according to Categorized Compilation (Leipian), pronounced ban. Bright, variegated colors.