Yin Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Child (zǐ) Kangxi Stroke Count: 22 Page 281, Entry 01 Pronounced shuan As defined in Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to one birth resulting in two children. According to the Jade Record (Yupian), it means to change, and also refers to a twin birth. According to the Dialects (Fangyan) by Yang Xiong, in the regions of Chen and Chu, whenever people or animals give birth to twins, it is called lizi. In the regions of Qin and Jin, it is called lianzi. East of the Hangu Pass, it is called luan. Pronounced lian (level tone) Meaning is the same as above. Textual Research: In the Dialects (Fangyan) by Yang Xiong, the text states: In the regions of Chen and Chu, whenever people or animals give birth to twins, it is called lizi. In the regions of Qin and Jin, it is called lianzi. East of the Hangu Pass, it is called luan. The original text has been corrected: Chen replaces East; birth replaces produce; zi replaces zi; and replaces from.