Zi Collection, Middle Volume. Radical: Person (rén). Liǎn. Kangxi strokes: 13. Page: 115, Number 21. Collected Rimes (Jiyun): Fanqie pronunciation using li and zhan, sounding like nian. It means twins. Dialects (Fangyan): In the regions between Qin and Jin, they are called lianzi. Also, in the Classified Chapters (Leipian): Fanqie pronunciation using li and jian, sounding like lian. Approaching the Correct (Erya), Section on Livestock: A chicken that is not yet fully grown is called a lian. Guo's Commentary: Today, in the Jiangdong region, young chickens are called lian. Also, in the Collected Rimes (Jiyun): Fanqie pronunciation using ling and yan, sounding like lian. The meaning is the same.