矔

Pronunciationguàn
Strokes23 strokes

Basic Info

Pronunciation guàn
Five Elements 0
Fortune
Radical
Simplified Strokes 22 strokes
Traditional Strokes 23 strokes

Naming Meaning

Kangxi Dictionary

View Original Page 821
View Original Page 821
Wu Collection, Middle Volume. Radical: Eye (mù). Kangxi strokes: 23. Page 821, Entry 04. Pronounced guan. According to the Analytical Dictionary of Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to eyes that are full of spirit and vitality. According to the Jade Chapters (Yupian), it describes the appearance of rolling the eyes. According to the Dialect (Fangyan) by Yang Xiong, in the regions of Liang and Yi, staring is called guan, and looking back while rolling the eyes is also called guan. According to the Suichu Fu (Rhapsody on Pursuing the Initial) by Liu Xin, it describes wasting time while looking upon the world, thereby bringing disaster upon oneself. Additionally, according to the Expanded Rhymes (Guangyun), it means to open the eyes wide. Additionally, according to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), it means to close one eye. Additionally, it is a personal name. According to the Zuo Commentary (Zuozhuan), in the seventh year of Duke Wen, Lin Guan served as the Minister of Instruction. Additionally, according to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced guan (falling-rising tone), it also signifies the act of rolling the eyes. Additionally, pronounced quan, it refers to the eye socket.

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