Chou Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Mouth (kǒu) Character: lan Kangxi Stroke Count: 17 Page 211, Entry 25 Pronounced lan (falling tone). In the Jade Chapters (Yupian), it means greedy. In the Expanded Dictionary (Guangyun), it refers to the appearance of eating. From the Book of Huainanzi (Huainanzi), Chapter on Customs (Qisu Xun): Fodder-fed livestock and millet, fragrant and savory in Jing and Wu, to satisfy the mouth. Also pronounced kan (falling tone). In the Expanded Dictionary (Guangyun), it means to scold. In the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), it is synonymous with the character for shout (han). Also pronounced lan (rising tone). Refers to a sound. It is also synonymous with the character for shout (han). From the Strategies of the Warring States (Zhanguoce): The diplomat spoke with a loud voice about profitable schemes. Commentary: The character signifies a sound, meaning to speak of matters of profit with a loud voice. Also pronounced lan (level tone). Synonymous with the character for greedy appearance (lan).