Wu Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Stone (shí) Character: Dang Kangxi stroke count: 14 Page 833, Entry 17 Pronounced dang (falling tone). According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen jiezi), it refers to a patterned stone. As cited in the Rhapsody on the Jingfu Palace (Jingfu dian fu) by He Yan: The wall foundations and the stone bases shine brilliantly. Also, Mangdang is the name of a mountain. As recorded in the Annals of Emperor Gao of the Former Han (Qian Han Gao Di Ji): He lived in hiding among the mountains and marshes of Mangdang. Ying Shao notes: Mang belongs to Pei, and Dang belongs to Liang. Also, according to the Commentary on the Classic of Water (Shuijing zhu): The immortal Juanzi, who mastered the pillars, lived in hiding on Mount Dang and attained the Way. Also, hangdang describes the appearance of white vapor. As recorded in the Treatise on Ritual and Music in the Former Han (Qian Han Li yue zhi): The western mist is vast and white, the autumn air is chilling. Also, it means to pass by or transcend. As cited in the Rhapsody on Ganquan (Ganquan fu) by Yang Xiong: The whirling wind let loose its fierce and startling force. As cited in the Rhapsody on the Long Flute (Changdi fu) by Ma Rong: Rushing, escaping, and crashing through. Also, dang means to overflow. As cited in the Zhuangzi (Zhuangzi), chapter Geng Sang Chu: A fish capable of swallowing a boat, if it overflows and loses its water. The commentary notes: This means to overflow and lose the water. Also, pronounced dang (rising tone). Also, pronounced tang. The meaning is the same.