Si Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Water (shuǐ) Entry: Lian Kangxi stroke count: 15 Page 646, Entry 01 Pronounced lian. Ripples formed on the surface of water by the wind are called lian. Book of Odes (Shijing), Odes of Wei: The river water is clear and rippling. It also describes the appearance of shedding tears. Book of Odes (Shijing), Odes of Wei: The appearance of tears flowing continuously. It is also the name of a river. Commentary on the Water Classic (Shuijing Zhu): The Lian River originates within the borders of Shaoling County. Additionally, there is a Lian River in Guiyang. Commentary on the Water Classic (Shuijing Zhu): The Lian River originates from Shitang Village, northwest of Guiyang County. Furthermore, according to the Records of Commanderies and Prefectures (Junxian Zhi), the Shu River is colloquially called the Lian River. Also pronounced lan. Same as lan. Refers to large waves. Verification: Records of Commanderies and Prefectures (Junxian Zhi): The Shu River is colloquially called the Lian River. Corrected to Shu River according to the original text.