Zi Collection, Upper Volume, Page 20, Entry 03 Pronounced ci (rising tone), from the rhyme dictionary Qieyun (Qieyun), pronounced ji (falling tone), from the rhyme dictionary Jiyun (Jiyun). Pronunciation is the same as "jian". The Yupián (Yupian) explains it as a weak taste. Also in Jiyun (Jiyun), there is another explanation referring to sauces. Also in Jiyun (Jiyun), there is a pronunciation zi gan (falling tone), which is the same as "jian". The meaning is the same as above.