Chen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Sun (rì) Entry: Jun Kangxi stroke count: 11 Page 495, Entry 33 Pronounced jun (falling tone). Shuowen Jiezi (Explanation of Simple and Compound Characters): Bright. Erya (Approaching Elegance), Interpretation of Ancient Words: Jun means early. Commentary: Jun also means bright. Also, pronounced jun (falling tone). The meaning is the same.