Yin Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Step (chì) Entry: hen Kangxi strokes: 9 Page 366, Entry 13 Pronounced hen (rising tone). As defined in the Analytical Dictionary of Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it means to be disobedient or non-compliant. Another interpretation suggests it refers to walking with difficulty. In the Discourses of the States (Wuyu), it is written: The King is now about to act against the heavens and attack the state of Qi. The commentary notes that here, the word means to disobey or go against. According to the Jade Chapters (Yupian), it also refers to arguing or litigation. In the Book of Rites (Liji), in the section on summary rules of decorum, it is written: In disputes, do not seek only to win. The commentary notes that here, it refers to quarreling or engaging in legal strife. As noted in the Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), it is commonly written in the variant form (hen). In the Works of Mencius (Mengzi), it is written: He was fond of bravery and was obstinate.