Chou Collection, Lower Volume
Radical: Woman (nǚ)
Hua
Kangxi strokes: 15
Page 271, Entry 12
Pronounced hua.
As defined in the Shuowen Jiezi (Shuowen): to be quiet and good.
As stated in Song Yu, Rhapsody on the Goddess (Shennü Fu): Already quiet and good in the secluded stillness, and also moving gracefully among people.
As stated in Xi Kang, Rhapsody on the Zither (Qin Fu): Light movements and floating notes, bright, quiet, and kind.
Also, the appearance of being conceited.
As stated in Zuo Si, Rhapsody on the Capital of Wei (Wei Du Fu): The customs consider holding bravery to be conceited. The commentary states: Xia means to hold; Kuo means brave.
Also, the appearance of running swiftly.
As stated in Ma Rong, Eulogy on the Vast Park (Guangcheng Song): Swift and brilliant, separating and galloping in different directions.
Also, pronounced hua according to the Jiyun (Jiyun).
Cross-reference the note under the Heart (xin) radical section.