Si Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Water (shuǐ) Kangxi Strokes: 15 Page 648, Entry 02 Pronounced liao. Shuowen Jiezi (Explanation of Simple and Compound Characters): Refers to water that is clear and deep. It also describes a state of stillness, quiet, and vastness. Former Han Dynasty (Qianhan), Hymns for Imperial Sacrifices: The silent and vast heaven knows its seasons. Also the name of a river. Water Classic (Shuijing): The Liao River originates in Pingchun County, Jiangxia. Pronounced liu. Identical to the character liu. Refers to the appearance of clear water. Pronounced liu (falling tone). Same meaning. Pronounced liao (rising tone). Identical to the variant character for clear and cold water. Sometimes written as a simplified form. Also liao xie, referring to a term for small water currents. Pronounced jiao (falling tone). Guangya (Expanded Er Ya): Refers to clarity. One source suggests it refers to an interrupted water flow. Another source suggests it refers to freezing. Pronounced li. Describes the appearance of change. Zhuangzi (Master Zhuang), Knowledge Wandering North: Changing spontaneously. Li Gui reads it this way.