Wu Collection, Middle Volume
Radical: Eye (mù)
睞
Kangxi strokes: 13
Page 810, Entry 17
Tang Rhymes (Tangyun), Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), Rhyme Compendium (Yunhui), and Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Pronounced lai (falling tone), same sound as lai.
Shuowen: Refers to eyes that are not looking straight.
Six Writings Origins (Liushu gu): Means to let the eyes wander and gaze into the distance.
Broad Rhymes (Guangyun): Indicates looking from the side.
Rhapsody on the Luo Goddess (Luoshen fu) by Prince Si: Bright eyes that are adept at glancing back and forth.
History of the Southern Dynasties (Nanshi), Annals of Emperor Wen of Liang: When turning the eyes to glance, the gaze illuminates others like a candle.
Correct Character Mastery (Zhengzitong): Describes gazing with deep attachment and affection.
Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced lai (level tone), same sound as the level tone of lai. Means eyes that are slanted.
Sanskrit Texts (Fanshu): Incorrectly written as lai, which is not accurate.