Wu Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Eye (mù) 瞵 Kangxi strokes: 17 Page 818, Entry 09 Tang Dynasty Rhymes (Tangyun): Pronounced lin. Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), Rhyme Anthology (Yunhui), and Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Pronounced lin. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen), the eyeball. Also, according to the Cangjie Anthology (Cangjiepian), the appearance of not seeing clearly. According to the Categorized Anthology (Leipian), the appearance of looking. In Zuo Si’s Rhapsody on the Capital of Wu (Wu Du Fu), to stare ferociously like a hawk or an osprey. In Pan Yue’s Rhapsody on Pheasant Hunting (She Zhi Fu), to widen the eyes ferociously and glance sideways. Also, according to the Sea of Documents (Pianhai), looking downward. Also, looking about at dawn. See the entry for the character pan. Also, according to the Rhyme Anthology (Yunhui), used interchangeably with the character lin. According to the Pi Cang (Picang), the appearance of having patterns or brilliance. In Yang Xiong’s Rhapsody on Sweet Springs (Ganquan Fu), the patterns on jade, horses, and rhinoceroses. Also, according to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced lin (rising tone). The appearance of not seeing things clearly. Also, according to the Extensive Rhymes (Guangyun), Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), Rhyme Anthology (Yunhui), and Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Pronounced lin (falling tone). The meaning is the same. Also, according to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced lian. The appearance of being angry and staring. One source says it means following with the eyes. Also, in Huangfu Mi’s Explanation of Admonition (Shi Quan): Ignoring the brilliant glow of gold, white jade, and precious stones; forgetting the splendor of green and purple ribbons. Resigning from the brightness of beautiful garments, and spending one’s life in worn-out, coarse clothing. Here, lin rhymes with nian. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen), this character was originally written as the following.