Xu Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Head (yè) Kangxi Strokes: 19 Page 1408, Entry 05 Pronounced dian Shuowen Jiezi (Explanation of Simple and Compound Characters): The top of the head. Erya (Approaching Elegance): Dian means the top of the head. Commentary: Refers to the crown of the head. Book of Odes (Shijing), Qin Wind: There are horses with white crowns. Commentary: White crown refers to a horse with white hair on its forehead, what is now called a horse wearing a star. Yu Pian (Jade Chapters): The peak of a mountain is called dian. Su Shi, Qin Cao (Zither Lamentations): Mountains are sometimes bare without grass or trees. Also, the origin and end of a matter are called dianmo. Lu Ji, Wen Fu (Rhapsody on Literature): It is like meeting after missing the opportune moment, always using the end to connect to the beginning. Note: This means the sequence of events is in disorder. Xiao Erya (Small Erya): To fall. Shiming (Explanation of Names): The meaning of falling over. Book of Documents (Shangshu), Weizi: Telling of the fall and collapse of the state. Commentary: Refers to falling from above. Zhuangzi, Human World: If one follows outward appearances and aligns with internal thoughts, one will follow along to collapse and destruction. Guo Note: If one completely agrees with him, one will not offer support when he is in danger. Zhengzitong (Comprehensive Dictionary of Correct Characters): A variant form is written as dian. Also the same as dian (madness). Old Book of Tang (Tangshu), Biography of Zhang Xu: Zhang Xu was heavily intoxicated, shouting and running wildly, using his head dipped in ink to write, and the world called him Crazy Zhang. A place name. Zuo Zhuan (Chronicle of Zuo), Duke Xi, Year 2: The state of Ji acted without virtue, invading from Dianzhen. Attacking the three gates of Ming City. Du Note: Northeast of Dayang County in Hedong is the Dianzhen slope. A county name. The same as Dian. Sima Xiangru, Shanglin Fu (Rhapsody on the Shanglin Park): Songs of Wencheng and Dian. Note: Wen Ying states that Wencheng is a county name in Liaoxi. Dian is Dian County in Yizhou. The people there can perform songs of the Southwest Yi tribes. Dian is the same as the character for Dian. Also, focused. Zhuangzi, Horse Hooves: In the age of supreme virtue, people walked with steady steps and looked at things with focus. Lu Deming, Yin Yi (Pronunciation and Meaning): Dian-dian, pronounced tian. Cui states: It means the appearance of being focused. A surname. In the state of Jin, there was Dian Jie. Found in Zuo Zhuan. A person's name. Book of Documents (Shangshu), Jun Shi: There were wise ministers like Tai Dian. Jiyun (Collection of Rhymes): Pronounced tian. Dian-dian, the appearance of sorrowful longing. Book of Rites (Liji), Jade Beads: During mourning, the appearance is exhausted and the complexion is sorrowful. Note: The appearance of sorrowful longing. Interpretation: The character dian is also written as a variant, pronounced tian. Also pronounced tian. Also the same as tian (to fill). Book of Rites (Liji), Jade Beads: Vital energy fills the body, manifesting a beautiful appearance. Note: Dian is read as tian. Commentary: Dian means to be filled. Interpretation: Tian is pronounced tian. Jiyun (Collection of Rhymes): Pronounced dian. Also means the top of the head. Sima Xiangru, Shanglin Fu (Rhapsody on the Shanglin Park): Long whistling sounds, mournful cries, flying back and forth, passing each other. Curving branches, towering treetops. Guangyun (Broad Rhymes): Pronounced tian, same sound as tian in the falling tone. The same as tian (a gem for a cap). Jiyun (Collection of Rhymes): Also written as a variant.