Mao Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Hand (shǒu) Entry: Lian Kangxi strokes: 15 Page 449, Entry 34 Tang Rhymes (Tangyun), Collection Rhymes (Jiyun), Rhyme Compendium (Yunhui), Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Pronounced nian (rising tone). To carry on the back or shoulders; to transport goods. History of the Southern Dynasties (Nan Shi), Biography of He Yuan: When serving as the Governor of Wuchang, he used money to purchase well water; for those who would not accept payment, he would carry (lian) the water back to them. Pi Ya (Amplification of Refinements): The wasp (guoluo) carries mud to build its nest, which resembles conjoined bamboo tubes. Also, Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Commonly written as nian (variant form). Also, Tang Rhymes (Tangyun), Collection Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced lian (falling tone). To press down.