You Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Red (chì) Kangxi Strokes: 14 Page 1214, Entry 12 Pronounced he (entering tone). According to the Explaining and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it describes the appearance of a fiery red color. In the Broad Refined Dictionary (Guangya), it means red. In the Book of Odes (Shijing), it says, "Red as if moistened with ochre." The commentary explains that this indicates a red appearance. Also, in the Book of Odes, it says, "The King was roused to great anger." The commentary explains that this means to manifest anger. Also, in the Book of Odes, it says, "Blazing and flaming." The commentary explains that this refers to the hot air of a drought. Also, in the Book of Odes, it says, "Bright and magnificent." The commentary explains that this describes a glorious and grand appearance. Also, in Qu Yuan’s Encountering Sorrow (Lisao), it says, "Ascending to the brightness of the Sovereign." The annotation explains that this describes a bright and luminous appearance. Also, in the Small Erya (Xiao Erya), it means to manifest or be glorious. In the History of the Former Han Dynasty (Qian Hanshu), it says, "Wherever the envoy passed, his authority was manifest and prominent." In a poem by Zhang Jiuling, it says, "This region is known for its proximity to nobility, and the world often honors its prominence." In a poem by Li Bai, it says, "Blazing and glorious, the banners shine." Also, according to the Expanded Rhyme Dictionary (Guangyun), it means to initiate. Also, a surname. Also, Helian, a double-surname. Also, pronounced xia. It is the same as the character meaning to threaten or intimidate. In the Book of Odes, it says, "Instead, you come to intimidate me." The commentary explains that this refers to scorching or roasting. The additional annotation explains that using words to threaten someone is called this. The explanation of the text notes the pronunciation as specified. This is the meaning of the phrase "intimidating me with the state of Liang" found in the Zhuangzi. Also, pronounced shi. In the Erya, it states that this describes a rapid and swift appearance. Also, in the History of the Former Han Dynasty, it refers to a thin, small paper used for writing. Annotators discuss its thin and fragile nature. In the Categorized Dictionary (Leipian), it is sometimes written in the variant form he. It is also written as he. Also, rhyming variant pronounced he (entering tone). In a ritual song by Xun Xu, it says, "Brilliant is the Son of Heaven, who looks down with majesty. He arrives to pray, and the nation is in harmony." In the Correct Meaning Dictionary (Zhengzitong), it is noted that both scorching by fire and drying by the sun are called this. The Explaining and Analyzing Characters specifically interprets it as the appearance of a fiery red color.