Xu Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Gate (mén) Han Kangxi stroke count: 11 Page 1330, Entry 13 According to the Expanded Rhyme Dictionary (Guangyun), the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), and the Rhyme Compilation (Yunhui), the pronunciation is han (falling tone). According to the Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), the pronunciation is han (falling tone). Shuowen Jiezi states it refers to a gate. The gate of a ward in Pingyu County, Runan is called han. According to the Expanded Rhyme Dictionary (Guangyun), it refers to a ward, a residence, or a surrounding wall. Zuo Zhuan, 31st Year of Duke Xiang: Raised the gates of its wards. Explanation of Texts (Shiwen): Han is pronounced dan (falling tone). It refers to a ward. Zhang Heng, Western Capital Rhapsody (Xijing Fu): The ward gates and courtyards are extraordinary and strange. Commentary: Han is pronounced han (falling tone). The Cangjie Pian states: It refers to a surrounding wall. History of the Former Han (Qianhan Shu), Narrative Biography: Wan came from the same ward. Commentary: Han is pronounced han (falling tone). In the region of Chu, a ward gate is called han. It also carries the meaning of to close. Zhang Heng, Western Capital Rhapsody, Commentary on ward gates and courtyards: Shen explains it as meaning to close. Also used as a personal name. Strategies of the Warring States (Zhanguo Ce): Gongsun Han spoke to Zou Ji.