Yin Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Roof (bù) Jian; Kangxi strokes: 12; Page 288, Entry 23 From Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun) and Rhyme Collection (Yunhui), pronounced jian (third tone). From Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), pronounced jian (third tone). In Literary Expositor (Erya), section on music: To strike a chime alone is called jian. Also, from Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), and Rhyme Collection (Yunhui), pronounced jian (third tone). The meaning is the same. One source says it refers to a female character. Also, from Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced jian (fourth tone); from Rhyme Collection (Yunhui), pronounced jian (fourth tone). The meaning is the same. Also, a surname. From General Explanations of Characters (Zhengzitong): Jin dynasty general Jian Shuo, Song dynasty official Jian Zhoufu.