Si Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Water (shuǐ) Entry: 淪 Kangxi stroke count: 12 Page 631, Entry 01 Pronounced lun. According to the Shuowen Jiezi (Shuowen), it refers to ripples on water. In the Erya (Er'ya), specifically the chapter Explaining Water (Shishuǐ), it is defined as small waves. In the Book of Odes (Shijing), in the section Wei Winds (Weifeng), it is written: The Yellow River is clear with rippling waves. The commentary states: A light breeze brushing against water forms patterns, turning like a wheel. According to the Han Shi Waizhuan, wind blowing with the current is called lun. Lun refers to the appearance of patterns. Also, according to the Erya, in the chapter Explaining Words (Shiyan), lun means to lead. In the Book of Odes (Shijing), in the section Lesser Odes (Xiaoya), it is written: They lead one another in spreading. The commentary explains this as pulling and guiding one another, thereby spreading guilt everywhere. Also, according to the Guangya (Boya), lun means to sink or vanish. In the Book of Documents (Shujing), in the chapter The Viscount of Wei (Weizi), it is written: Now the Yin dynasty is sinking and lost. Also, in the Jiyun, pronounced lun; also pronounced lun. The meaning is the same. Also, linlun refers to the appearance of water following in sequence. In the Long Flute Rhapsody (Changdi Fu) by Ma Rong: The waves ripple in sequence. Also, yinlun refers to the appearance of water swirling. In the River Rhapsody (Jiang Fu) by Guo Pu: The water swirls and eddies. Also, fenlun refers to the appearance of water currents intertwining. In the Sea Rhapsody (Hai Fu) by Mu Hua: The currents intertwine and accumulate. Also, hunlun refers to the appearance of things not yet separated. In the Liezi, in the chapter Heavenly Signs (Tianrui): Vital energy, form, and substance were present but not yet separated, therefore it is called hunlun. Also, a river name. According to the Classic of Mountains and Seas (Shanhaijing), in the Xuan Mountain, the Lun River originates there. Also, in the Jiyun, pronounced guan. It is a surname. In ancient times, there was the Linglun clan. Also, pronounced lun (rising tone). Hunlun refers to the appearance of water swirling. Also, in the Yunbu, rhymed as lian. In the Daoist Canon Songs (Daozang Ge): Today we pass the prime auspiciousness, recalling the curved springs. Ten thousand gods harmonize in this, how could a hundred million kalpas know of sinking.