Zi Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Person (rén) Lun Kangxi Dictionary Stroke Count: 10 Page 109, Entry 01 Pronounced lun. Constant principles, constant ways. Book of Documents (Shangshu): The constant principles are well regulated. Also, category, same kind. Book of Rites (Liji): When comparing people, one must do so with their peers. Also, righteousness, reason. Book of Rites (Liji): There are ten principles in the sacrificial rites. Also, Rites of Zhou (Zhouli): When splitting a wooden pole, it must be done according to its grain. Annotation: To follow its natural pattern. Also, to compare, to draw an analogy. Book of Etiquette and Ceremonial (Yili): In all cases of binding the corpse, use cloth, following the order of the morning court dress. Book of Rites (Liji): Even the hair has its order. Commentary: Although hair is a small thing, it still has a form that can be compared. Also, rank, peer. Book of Han (Hanshu): Throwing stones and leaping over barriers, surpassing one's peers. Also, to select, to choose. Book of Etiquette and Ceremonial (Yili): The chef selects nine portions of skin, placing them in one vessel. Annotation: To choose the best among them. Also, a surname. A descendant of Ling Lun.