Chen Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Tree (mù) Entry: Lin Kangxi Dictionary strokes: 16 Page 552, Entry 28 Pronounced lin (falling tone). Name of a tree. According to the River Rhapsody (Jiangfu) by Guo Pu: The Lin trees grow densely along the river banks. According to the Materia Medica (Bencao): The Lin tree, also known as Tan, grows in the deep mountains of the south. Burning it to ash and leaching the water allows one to obtain a liquid used for brewing wine, primarily used to treat abdominal masses. It can also be used for dyeing. Also, according to the Classified Chapters (Leipian): The tree bark is called Lin. Pronounced lin (rising tone). According to the Jade Chapters (Yupian): People in the Chu region call a threshold Lin. According to the Huainan Masters (Huainanzi): A person who sleeps with their head on a threshold will have their head trampled by spirits. Also, according to the Extensive Refinement (Boya): Lin is a term for a set of steps. Also, according to the Extensive Rhymes (Guangyun): Refers to the axle or structural part of an ox-cart. According to the Correct Meaning Through (Zhengzitong): The definition meaning lack of a threshold is a verification error.