Yin Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Long stride (yǐn) 9 strokes Page 353, Entry 04 Tang Rhyme (Tangyun), Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), and Collection of Rhymes (Yunhui) define the pronunciation as jian (falling tone), sounding the same as jian (falling tone). Shuowen Jiezi explains it as establishing the laws of the imperial court. Book of Documents (Shangshu), Hongfan chapter records: Establish and apply the supreme standard. Jade Chapters (Yupian) explains it as to erect. Collection of Rhymes (Yunhui) explains it as to set up. Book of Changes (Yijing), Bi hexagram records: The former kings for this reason established the myriad states and drew close to the feudal lords. Guangyun records it as the name of a tree. It grows by the Weak River (Ruoshui), rising straight up to a height of one hundred ren, with no branches. It is also the name of a celestial body (constellation). Book of Rites (Liji), Monthly Ordinances (Yueling) records: During the middle month of spring, the Jian star is located in the center of the sky at dawn. Note: The Jian star is located above the Dipper constellation. Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), Treatise on the Celestial Offices (Tianguanshu) records: The Jian star is the symbol of a flag. Note: The Jian star consists of six stars located to the north of the Dipper constellation, adjacent to the ecliptic, representing an important celestial pass. It is also the name of a prefecture. Collection of Rhymes (Yunhui) records: Originally Jian'an Commandery of the Wu state; the Tang dynasty established Jian Prefecture. It is also a surname. Guangyun records: Descendants of Prince Jian of the Chu state. The Book of the Former Han (Qian Hanshu), Biography of Empress Yuan (Yuanhou Zhuan) mentions a person named Jian Gong. Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun) and Collection of Rhymes (Yunhui) define the pronunciation as jian (rising tone), sounding the same as jian (rising tone). Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun) explains it as to tilt or to overturn. Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), Annals of Emperor Gao (Gaodiji) records: It is just like standing on the roof of a high house and pouring water from a bottle downward. Note: Standing on a high house to pour water describes an easy downward trend. It is also used interchangeably with the character jian (meaning bolt or key). Book of Rites (Liji), Record of Music (Yueji) records: Place weapons upside down in storage and wrap them in tiger skin, which is called jian gao. Note: Jian here shares the same pronunciation and meaning as jian (bolt or key).