Chen Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Lack (qiàn) Kangxi strokes: 13 Page 569, Entry 18 According to Tang Rhyme (Tangyun) and Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), it is pronounced kan (third tone). According to Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen), it means to eat but not be satisfied. Also, according to Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), it is pronounced kan. It means an unsatisfied feeling. Also, according to Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), it is pronounced kan. Also, it is pronounced yan (third tone). The meaning is the same. Also, according to Broad Rhymes (Guangyun) and Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), it is pronounced ge. The term kan-ge describes the appearance of being foolish.