Si Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Water (shuǐ) Kangxi Strokes: 16 Page 650, Entry 01 Pronounced lǎo. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen), it refers to the appearance of heavy rain. According to the Book of Rites (Liji), it refers to falling rainwater. It also refers to water flowing on the road. According to the Book of Odes (Shijing), it refers to stagnant water by the roadside. Also, pronounced lào (falling tone). Same as the character for waterlogging; to submerge. One interpretation refers to accumulated water. Also, pronounced láo. Name of a river. According to the Rhapsody of the Imperial Park (Shanglin fu) by Sima Xiangru: The Feng, Hao, Lao, and Yu rivers. The commentary states: The water originates from the Lao Valley, southwest of Hu County. Also, meaning lack of restraint; refers to a relaxed or uninhibited manner. According to the Letter of Severance (Juejiao shu) by Ji Kang: Uninhibited and rough. Also, pronounced liáo. Name of a river. According to the Classic of Mountains and Seas (Shanhai jing): The Liao River originates from the east of Weigao.