Si Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Water (shuǐ) Lian Kangxi Stroke Count: 17 Page 654, Entry 20 Pronounced lian. Same as Lian. One theory suggests it means thin or light. Also refers to a stream name. According to the Comprehensive Geography of the Empire (Guangyuji), it is located in Dao Prefecture, Yong Prefecture. Also pronounced jian. Lian-shi describes the appearance of being frivolous or superficial.