Zi Collection, Upper Volume, Page 12, Entry 05 Pronounced chán (rising tone). In the "Jiyun" (集韵), it is noted as chú xián qiè, pronounced the same as "chán". The "Yupian" (玉篇) explains it as the barking of a dog. Also, in the "Guangyun" (广韵), it is noted as shì xián qiè, pronounced the same as "chán". Originally written as "毚", meaning cunning.