Zi Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Person (rén) 俴 Kangxi strokes: 10 Page 106, Entry 11 Pronounced jian (rising tone). It means shallow. Book of Odes (Shijing), Qin Wind section: The small war chariot has a shallow body. Commentary: The small war chariot refers to a military vehicle. The body refers to the floor frame, which is the horizontal wood forming the base of the carriage used to support and secure cargo. The frame is four feet four inches deep, hence it is called shallow. Also: The shallow-armored four horses are numerous. Commentary: The four horses are all covered in armor made of thin metal plates, which allows the horses to turn more easily and adapt to combat.