Hai Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Hair (biāo) Zi Kangxi stroke count: 19 Page 1455, Entry 36 According to the Extensive Rhymes (Guangyun) and Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), it is pronounced xian (level tone). According to the Rhyme Compendium (Yunhui), it is pronounced xian (level tone). The pronunciation is the same as the word for pan-fry. The Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen) defines it as the appearance of a woman’s sidelocks hanging down. In the Songs of Chu (Chuci), specifically the Summons of the Soul (Zhaohun) chapter, it is written: their elaborate sidelocks are of different styles. The commentary explains that this refers to sidelocks. Additionally, according to the Extensive Rhymes (Guangyun), it is pronounced jian (rising tone). According to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), it is pronounced jian (rising tone). The pronunciation is the same as the word for cut. In the Book of Rites (Liji), specifically the Summary of the Rules of Propriety (Quli) chapter, it is written: do not delay in trimming the sidelocks. The commentary explains that this refers to the trimming of sidelocks. The sub-commentary explains that this refers to the trimming and grooming of the beard and hair. The Explanation of the Text (Shiwen) states that it is pronounced jian (rising tone). Furthermore, according to the Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), it is pronounced jian (falling tone). The pronunciation is the same as the word for recommend. The meaning remains the same.