Zi Collection, Upper Volume, Page 74, Entry 05 Pronounced guǎn (entering tone) Meaning: Unclear speech. Zi Collection, Upper Volume, Page 74, Entry 05 Pronounced gǔn (falling tone) Meaning: Same as "guǎn", "gǔn", and "gǔn". The character "lǐn" evolved from the character "gǔn".