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Pronunciationhuān
Five Elements
FortuneAuspicious
Strokes22 strokes

Basic Info

Pronunciation huān
Five Elements
Fortune Auspicious
Radical
Simplified Strokes 21 strokes
Traditional Strokes 22 strokes

Naming Meaning

Kangxi Dictionary

View Original Page 573
View Original Page 573
Chen Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Lack (qiàn) Kangxi Strokes: 22 Page 573, Entry 12 Pronounced huan. According to the Analytical Dictionary of Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it signifies joy and happiness. Xu states that joy makes the breath and voice active, which is why it is categorized under the Radical: Lack (qiàn). In the Book of Rites (Liji), specifically the Tan Gong chapter, it is noted that eating beans and drinking water can still provide full contentment. Furthermore, in the Record of Music (Yueji), it is noted that joy, happiness, and affection are the functions of music. Sometimes also written in a variant form (huan). In the Classic of Filial Piety (Xiaojing), specifically the Chapter on Filial Governance (Xiaozhi Zhang), it mentions how one can obtain the joy of the ten thousand states to serve their former kings. Sometimes also written in a variant form (huan). In the Mencius (Mengzi), it describes an appearance of joy and contentment. In the History of the Former Han Dynasty (Qian Han Shu), specifically the Biography of Wang Bao (Wang Bao Zhuan), it describes joyful and mutual happiness. Additionally, Hehuan is the name of a palace in the Han dynasty. In the Western Capital Rhapsody (Xidu Fu) by Ban Gu, it is noted that the rear palace contained palaces such as Hehuan and Zengcheng. It is also the name of a tree. According to the Notes on Ancient and Modern Things (Gujin Zhu) by Cui Bao, the hehuan tree resembles a phoenix tree, with branches and leaves that are lush and intertwined; planting this tree in front of a courtyard staircase can dispel anger in people. It is also the name of a type of bamboo. According to the Bamboo Shoot Catalog (Sun Pu) by Seng Zanning, the double-tip bamboo is produced in the Jiuyi Mountains; the bamboo shoot is long and grows from a single stem. When branches and leaves grow, it divides into two tips, which is called hehuan bamboo. It is also the name of a type of orange. According to the Comprehensive Record of the Universe (Guangyu Ji), Jingzhou and Jiangling produce the hehuan orange. Additionally, huanbo refers to wine. In the Forest of Changes (Yilin) by Jiao, it is said that wine is the huanbo, which can eliminate sorrow and bring happiness. According to the Supplement to the Rhymes (Yunbu), it is also pronounced xuan. In the Praise of the Imperial Sericulture (Qincan Song) by Wei Dan of the Wei state, it is written: Share great fortune with the people, triggering the lasting joy of heaven, earth, and humanity. Bestow flourishing blessings upon the ten thousand states, gathering good fortune and auspicious signs to return. According to the Compilation of Rhymes (Jiyun), it is sometimes written as a variant form (quan). It is also written as a variant form (nü huan).

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