Xu Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Rain (yǔ) Kangxi Strokes: 13 Page 1372, Entry 10 Ancient script: Pronounced ling. As stated in the Explanation of Simple and Compound Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to the remainder of rain. Formed with the radical for rain and a phonetic component. Also, as stated in the Jade Chapters (Yupian), it refers to a slow rain. Also, as stated in the Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), it means to fall. As recorded in the Book of Odes (Shijing), Odes of Yong: The auspicious rain has already fallen. The commentary states: Ling means to fall. Also, as stated in the Collection of Characters (Zihui), it refers to odd amounts, such as the remainder of a number. Also, in the History of the Later Han (Hou Hanshu), Biography of Goguryeo: They enjoy offering sacrifices to ghosts and spirits, and to the she and ji deities of the various stars (lingxing). The commentary cites the Comprehensive Customs (Fengsu Tong): The deity of the chen period is called lingxing. Also, a name of a river. In the History of the Former Han (Qian Hanshu), Biography of the Xiongnu: On the Lingwu River. Also, in the History of the Former Han (Qian Hanshu), Biography of Sima Xiangru: Opening the Lingguan road. The commentary cites Xu Guang: There is a Lingguan County in Yuexi. Also, in the History of the Former Han (Qian Hanshu), Treatise on Geography: Lingyang in Wuling Commandery, and Lingling in Lingling Commandery. Also, as stated in the Collected Rhymes (Yunhui), Dingling is also a place name. It is commonly written as ling. Also, a surname. In the Correct Meaning of Characters (Zhengzitong): Ling Hun, a successful candidate of the Ming dynasty Chenghua reign. Also, used interchangeably with ling. In the Zhuangzi, Chapter on Xu Wugui: Xi ling. The commentary states: This is what the Explication of Learning refers to as xi ling. Pronounced lian. As stated in the Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), Xianling is a name of a Western Qiang tribe. In the History of the Former Han (Qian Hanshu), Biography of Zhao Chongguo: The Xianling chieftains said they wished to cross to the north of the Huang River at that time. The commentary states: Ling is pronounced lian. Pronounced ling. As stated in the Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), it means falling or scattered. In the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), it is sometimes written with the characters representing scattered falling or withered remains.