Wu Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Eye (mù) Gan Kangxi stroke count: 8 Page 799, Entry 13 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 refers to the white part of the eye being prominent. It also carries the meaning of opening the eyes wide. The Comprehensive Discussions in the White Tiger Hall (Baihu Tong) records that when eyes are opened wide to observe military affairs, the world becomes prosperous. It is also used as a personal name. A mention of Liu Gan, the Governor of Longxi, appears in the History of the Later Han (Houhanshu). According to Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), and Collection of Rhymes (Yunhui), as well as Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), it is pronounced gan (falling tone). The meaning remains the same.