Wu Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Skin (pí) 皯; Kangxi strokes: 8; Page 790, Entry 18 According to Tang Rhymes (Tangyun) and Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), it is pronounced gan (rising tone). According to Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it is defined as the unhealthy dark color of a face. According to Extensive Elegant Dictionary (Boya), it is defined as a type of ailment. According to Liezi, Yellow Emperor Chapter, it describes a haggard complexion with skin that is dark and dull. Additionally, according to Broad Rhymes (Guangyun) it is pronounced gan (falling tone); according to Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) and Rhyme Collection (Yunhui) it is pronounced gan (falling tone). The meaning is the same. According to Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), some editions write it as a variant form. According to Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), it is also written as a variant form.