You Collection, Lower Volume Radical: City (yì) Kangxi Stroke Count: 22 Page: 1279, Entry 05 Pronounced niǎn, derived from the fanqie of lì and zhǎn. Shuowen Jiezi (Shuōwén Jiézì) states: A Zhou dynasty city. Zuo Commentary (Zuǒ Zhuàn), Duke Zhao, 29th Year: Prince Zhao Che entered Nian in rebellion.