You Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Cowrie (bèi) Character: Kuang Kangxi Stroke Count: 12 Page 1206, Entry 26 Ancient literary records: Tang Rhyme (Tangyun), Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), and Rhyme Compilation (Yunhui) define the pronunciation as kuang (falling tone). Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun) defines the pronunciation as kuang (falling tone). The pronunciation is the same as the character meaning situation or circumstance. Explanations of Characters and Analysis of Compound Characters (Shuowen Jiezi) defines it as to bestow. Extended Rhymes (Guangyun) defines it as to give. Book of Odes (Shijing), Lesser Odes of the Kingdom (Xiaoya) contains the line, In the heart he bestows it. Book of Etiquette and Ceremonial (Yili), Wedding Rituals for Scholars (Shihunli) records: You, sir, have shown kindness, bestowing this upon me, so-and-so. It is also interchangeable with the character meaning situation or circumstance. History of the Former Han (Qian Hanshu), Annals of Emperor Wu contains the phrase, Encountering the bestowed grace of heaven and earth. Additionally, Rhyme Supplement (Yunbu) notes that it may be read as huang (level tone) to rhyme. Zuo Commentary (Zuozhuan), 15th Year of Duke Xi contains, You carry the basket, yet there is no gift. Songs of the South (Chu Ci), Nine Chapters contains, Bitter herbs and water chestnuts do not share the same plot, orchid and angelica are secluded and naturally fragrant. Only the beautiful one remains eternally in the capital, altering the generations to bestow gifts upon herself. Classified Chapters (Leipian) records that this character may also be written as a variant form composed with the radical for light.