Xu Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Metal (jīn) Fang Kangxi strokes: 12 Page 1297, Entry 20 Pronounced fang. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen), it is a square bell. According to the Comprehensive Refinement (Boya), a type of metal vessel is called a fang. Also, according to the Expanded Dictionary of Sounds (Guangyun), it is a type of cauldron.