Chou Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Earth (tǔ) Entry: Ban Kangxi strokes: 8 Page 226, Entry 12 According to the Broad Rhymes (Guangyun) and Compilation of Rhymes (Jiyun), it is pronounced pan (rising tone). It means flat or level. Some also say it refers to turning over the soil. According to the Compilation of Rhymes (Jiyun), it is also pronounced pan. It refers to dust rising into the air.