Chou Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Earth (tǔ) Entry: 塏 Kangxi Stroke Count: 13 Page 235, Entry 08 Pronounced kai. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to high and dry land. As stated in the Zuo Commentary (Zuozhuan), Duke Jing wished to move the residence of Yanzi and offered to exchange it for a site that was bright and high and dry. As stated in the Western Capital Rhapsody (Xijing Fu) by Zhang Heng, dwelling in the high and dry area of Ganquan.