Chou Collection, Middle Volume, Page 145, Entry 08 Pronounced shèn (falling tone). Also pronounced chèn (falling tone). Similar to "chén". From "Guangyun" and "Jiyun": Describes a soft and weak appearance. From "Yùpiān": Describes a soft and weak appearance. From "Jiyun": Pronounced shěn (falling tone). Similar to "shěn". Meaning: Weakness. From "Jiyun": Pronounced shèn (falling tone). Similar to "shèn". Describes the appearance of the head. Also said to mean weakness.