Chen Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Tree (mù) Chan Kangxi strokes: 11 Page 531, Entry 08 Pronounced chan (level tone) According to the Explanation of Graphs and Analysis of Characters (Shuowen), it refers to the appearance of long wood. Book of Odes (Shijing), Odes of Lu (Lusong): The pine rafters are long. Also, according to the Regional Expressions (Fangyan) by Yang Xiong, it refers to the mechanism of a pestle. East of the pass, it is called chan. Additionally, according to the Compilation of Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced chan (rising tone). Also, pronounced shan. Also, pronounced lian. The meaning is the same.