Shen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Grass (cǎo) Jian Kangxi strokes: 14 Page 1040, Entry 10 Sound Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced jian. Comprehensive Collection of Characters (Yupian): The name of a plant. Literary Expositor (Erya), Explanation of Plants: Jian is the Rongkui. Commentary: This is now known as the hollyhock.