Xu Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Metal (jīn) Fang Kangxi strokes: 12 Page 1297, Entry 01 Pronounced fang Shuowen Jiezi (Explaining Single-component Characters and Analyzing Compound Characters): A square bell. Guangya (Broad Refinements): Also called a metal vessel known as fang. Also, Guangyun (Broad Rhymes): A type of cauldron.