Yin Collection, Lower Volume. Radical: Shelter (guǎng). Character: cè. Kangxi Dictionary Strokes: 12. Page: 162. Tang Rhymes (Tangyun), Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), Collection of Rhymes (Yunhui): Initial chū and final lì. Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Initial chū and final sì. Pronounced as the departing tone of sī. Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi) explains: Cè means to cleanse. Jade Chapters (Yupian) explains: Refers to a latrine or a filthy place; it also means to be mixed or interspersed. Explanation of Names (Shiming) explains: Cè implies that many people are mixed together upon it, more than just one person. It is sometimes called hùn, meaning filthy and turbid. It is also called qīng, referring to the most foul place, which should be frequently repaired and swept to remain clean. Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), Annals of Xiang Yu records: Lord Pei rose to go to the latrine. Additionally, the side of a bed is also called cè. Book of the Former Han (Qian Hanshu), Biography of Ji An records: When Wei Qing served as a Palace Attendant, the Emperor would often receive him while leaning on the side of the bed. Note: Ying Shao explains that this refers to the position by the side of the bed. Also, the Collection of Rhymes explains: A place where high banks flank a stream is called cè. Book of the Former Han, Biography of Liu Xiang records: Facing north, approaching the cè. Note: Fu Qian explains that cè refers to a location near the water's edge. Furthermore, Expanded Rhymes (Guangyun) explains: It has the meaning of being interspersed or belonging to a secondary rank. Records of the Grand Historian, Biography of Yue Yi records: To place oneself among the guests. Also, the Collected Rhymes explains: Pronounced like cè. It means the side or the flank. Zhuangzi, External Things (Waiwu) records: To tread upon the foot and cause it to descend.