Hai Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Black (hēi) Kangxi strokes: 17 Page 1519, Entry 28 Tang Rhyme (Tangyun), Collection Rhyme (Jiyun), and Correct Rhyme (Zhengyun): Pronounced dian (rising tone). Shuowen: A small black spot. Correct Rhyme (Zhengyun): To dot or annotate. Erya, Explanation of Vessels: To extinguish is called a dot. Commentary: Using a brush to strike out a character is called a dot. Yu Pian: To check or inspect. Guangyun: Dot and stroke. Correct Rhyme (Zhengyun): A watch (a period of time). Guangya: To stain or soil. Letter to Ren An by the Grand Historian (Taishigong bao Ren An shu): It is merely enough to invite ridicule and bring shame upon oneself. Jiyun: Pronounced zhan (level tone). A personal name. In Lu there was Feng Dian; in Qi there was Bao Dian. Jiyun: Pronounced duo (level tone). The withering of plant leaves. Essential Techniques for the Welfare of the People (Qimin yaoshu): Planting hemp in old ruins brings the risk of withered leaves and premature death. Jiyun: Pronounced dian (falling tone). Also means to stain or soil. Poem of White Flowers (Baihua shi) by Shu Xi: Fresh as the morning blossoms, nothing could stain or disgrace it. Textual Research: The Letter to Ren An by the Grand Historian states: It is merely enough to invite ridicule and bring shame upon oneself. According to the original text, the phrasing has been corrected from "cause ridicule" to "invite ridicule."