Mao Collection, Middle Volume. Radical: Hand (shǒu). Kangxi strokes: 12. Page 436, Entry 01. Tang Rhymes (Tangyun), Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), Dictionary of Rhymes (Yunhui), and Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun) state the pronunciation is lun. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen): to select. Book of Rites (Zhouli), Earth Official, Mountain Warden: Whenever state artisans enter the mountains and forests, they are permitted to select timber without prohibition. Discourses of the States (Jinyu): The ruler selects the descendants of virtuous men who have held regular positions in the state and establishes them. History of the Tang (Tangshu), Biography of Liu Di: The Ministry of Personnel first selects talent and subsequently grants them office. Also, Broad Rhymes (Guangyun): to pierce. Also, Tang Rhymes (Tangyun) states the pronunciation is lun. Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), Dictionary of Rhymes (Yunhui), and Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun) state the pronunciation is lun. Also means to select.