Zi Collection, Middle Volume. Radical: Person (rén). Kangxi stroke count: 11. Page 111, number 26. According to the Expanded Rhymes (Guangyun) and Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), the character is pronounced miǎn. The meaning is to face towards. Another definition is a shared or common meaning. It also means to go against or violate. Violating the compass and square and changing the measures — Li Sao (Lisao). If it is false, then one goes against it — Exemplary Sayings (Fayan). It is also interchangeable with the character pronounced miàn. The Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen) defines it as the meaning of facing towards. One who honors the vessel faces its spout — Rituals (Liji): Lesser Ceremonies (Shaoyi). Note: Modern editions of the Lesser Ceremonies write this as the character meaning face.