You Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Foot (zú) Jian; Kangxi strokes: 11; Page 1222, Entry 07 Standard Character Guide (Zhengzitong) states it is the same as the character Jian. Jian Pronounced jian (rising tone) Pronounced yan (rising tone) Explanation of Characters (Shuowen) refers to the feet of wild beasts rising up. Approaching Animals (Er ya, Shichu): Horses with hooves like Jian are good at climbing steep hills. Commentary: Horses with hooves resembling Jian are strong and good at mountain climbing. Sub-commentary: Jian means flat. It refers to hooves that are level and steady for climbing. Also pronounced dian (falling tone) Also pronounced qian (level tone). The meaning is the same. Also pronounced jian (rising tone) Way of Heaven (Zhuangzi, Tiandao): Walking a hundred stages with heavy calluses on the feet without daring to rest. Commentary on Pronunciation and Meaning: Jian refers to calluses on the soles of the feet. Broad Rhymes (Guangyun) states it is the same as the character for a skin protrusion. Classified Chapters (Leipian): One theory suggests that when toes are constricted and become broken or injured in the middle, it is called Jian. Also pronounced jian (level tone) Classified Chapters (Leipian): When one walks for a long time and the feet become injured, it is called Jian.