Shen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Grass (cǎo) 22 Kangxi strokes Page 1067, Entry 02 Tang Rhyme (Tangyun) and Rhyme Collection (Yunhui) define the pronunciation as lin (falling tone). Shuowen Jiezi states it is a type of rush. Jade Chapter (Yupian) describes it as similar to a rush but finer, and can be used to make mats. Another name is ma lin. Also a place name. Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), Biography of the Wei House: Defeated Zhao at northern Lin. Also a surname. General Gazetteer (Tongzhi), Clans and Surnames Summary: Han Jue's grandson, Kang, held the fief of Lin, and took it as his surname. Xiangru served as a high minister in Zhao. Also, Former Han (Qianhan), Biography of Chao Cuo: Prepared lin stones. Commentary: These are stones rolled down from city walls to repel attackers.