Chen Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Death (dǎi) Stroke count in Kangxi Dictionary: 16 Page 583, Entry 30 Pronounced dan. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it means to reach the extreme or to exhaust. In the Western Capital Rhapsody (Xidu Fu) by Ban Gu: All the beasts were frightened and exhausted. Also, generally, anything that is finished or fully exhausted is called dan. In the Master of Emptiness Rhapsody (Zixu Fu) by Sima Xiangru: Exhaustively witnessed the changes and conditions of people and objects. In the Western Capital Rhapsody (Xijing Fu) by Zhang Heng: Exhaustively saw what had not been seen before. Often written interchangeably with the character pronounced dan. In the Book of Odes (Shijing), Zhou Hymns (Zhou Song): Exhausted their hearts. In the Book of Rites (Liji), Meaning of Sacrifices (Jiyi): The year is already finished. These are all the same as dan. Also, in the Rhyme Supplement (Yunbu), it is rhymed with the sound dian. In the Eastern Capital Rhapsody (Dongjing Fu) by Zhang Heng: Pray for blessings from above, contemplating the means to be devout. The solemn ceremonies are completed, and the majestic rituals are exhausted.