Xu Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Face (miàn) 靦 Kangxi Strokes: 16 Page 1384, Entry 15 Tang Dynasty Rhyme Dictionary (Tangyun), Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), Rhyme Compendium (Yunhui), Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Pronounced tiǎn. Classic of Etymology (Shuowen): To meet face to face. Formed from the radical for face and the character for see, which also provides the sound. Book of Odes (Shijing), Lesser Odes (Xiaoya): With bashful countenance. Approaching Elegance (Erya), Explanation of Words (Shiyan): The term means to be ashamed. Commentary: The appearance of being ashamed in the face. Discourses of the States (Yueyu): How can I, though ashamed, still show my face to people? Commentary: The appearance of the face. Jade Chapters (Yupian): The appearance of being ashamed. Broad Rhymes (Guangyun): Facial shame. Classic of Etymology (Shuowen): Sometimes also written as a variant form. Jade Chapters (Yupian): Also the same as this character.