Shen Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Walk (xíng) Kan Kangxi strokes: 9 Page 1109, Entry 01 Pronounced kan. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), the appearance of walking with joy. According to the Er-ya (Erya), definition of ancient terms, kan means happiness. According to the Book of Odes (Shijing), Lesser Odes, the gentleman has fine wine, and the honored guests drink and feast with joy. According to Cao Zhi, Joyous Guest Rhapsody (Yubin Fu), thus with guests, we joyfully gather at a grand meeting, with red curtains brightly spread open on all sides. Also, according to Yang Xiong, Regional Dialects (Fangyan), kan means to be secure. According to the commentary by Guo Pu, a look of calm stability. Also, pronounced kan. Honest and trustworthy words. Verification note: In the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), regarding the appearance of walking with joy, please note that the original text has been amended to reflect the proper form.