Zi Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Person (rén) 伺 Kangxi strokes: 7 Page 97, Entry 08 Guangyun (Broad Rhymes of Guangyun): Pronounced si (falling tone). Jiyun (Rhymes of Jiyun), Yunhui (Collection of Rhymes), Zhengyun (Correct Rhymes): Pronounced si (falling tone). The meaning is to scout or investigate. It also refers to observing. History of the Former Han Dynasty (Qian Hanshu): Attendants spread rumors, causing discord between superiors and subordinates, spying on and monitoring one another. Also, New Book of Tang (Tangshu): Li Chulin harbored disloyal intentions, spying and waiting for an opportunity. Also interchangeable with si (to manage or oversee). History of the Former Han Dynasty (Qian Hanshu): The Marquis of Weiqi and his wife purchased a large amount of beef and wine, having their subordinates wait, but by noon, the Chancellor had not yet arrived. Also, Guangyun (Broad Rhymes of Guangyun): Pronounced si (level tone). Jiyun (Rhymes of Jiyun), Yunhui (Collection of Rhymes): Pronounced si (level tone). Zhengyun (Correct Rhymes): Pronounced si (level tone). The meaning is the same. Sometimes written in a variant form (bei si).