Chou Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Woman (nǚ) Luan Kangxi strokes: 22 Page 274, Entry 23 Pronounced luan. Refers to the term wanluan, describing a beautiful and gentle appearance. In the Book of Odes (Shijing), there is the line: With graceful and beautiful appearance. It also signifies obedience and compliance. Additionally, it expresses being gentle and longing. In the Book of Odes (Shijing), there is the line: Thinking of the beautiful young lady who has departed. Also pronounced lian. The meaning is the same. Sometimes also written in a variant form. Pronounced luan. Used as a name for a woman. Also pronounced man. The meaning is the same.