Chou Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Mouth (kǒu) Character: huo Kangxi Stroke Count: 17 Page 211, Entry 30 Broad Rhymes (Guangyun): Pronounced huo. Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced huo. The sound is the same as the character huo. Broad Rhymes (Guangyun): A loud cry. Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Another interpretation defines huohuo as being talkative. Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji): Jin Bi was a boisterous and talkative old general. For details, see the entry for the character jie. Also, Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji): When Emperor Wu arrived, he cried out, saying: Huo! Elder sister, why have you hidden yourself so deeply? Commentary: The Explanatory Notes (Suoyin) suggest this is likely an expression of regret. The Correct Meanings (Zhengyi) state that huo represents the sound of being startled and losing one's voice while rebuking someone. Also, Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced huo. The sound of fear and lamentation. Also, Pronounced huo. The meaning is the same as flavorless.