Wu Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Eye (mù) Character: Meng Kangxi Stroke Count: 19 Page 819, Entry 29 Pronounced meng. According to the Analytical Dictionary of Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to a child who is ignorant. It also refers to a lack of clear vision. According to the Explaining Names (Shiming), it refers to having pupils but having lost sight, so that things appear blurred and cannot be distinguished. According to the Guangya, it means blind. In the Book of Odes (Shijing), it is said that the blind musicians performed for the Duke. The commentary explains that having pupils but not being able to see is called meng. The sub-commentary notes that meng is what is known today as green blindness. In the Book of Rites (Liji), it is said that it is as bright as if one has had their blindness removed. According to the Balanced Discourses (Lunheng) by Wang Chong, a person who has not studied is called meng. According to the Central Discourses (Zhonglun) by Xu Gan, one who sees others but cannot see oneself is called meng. Additionally, pronounced meng. Huangmeng refers to having eyes that are not clear. Additionally, rhyming with mang. In the Seven Remonstrances (Qijian) by Dongfang Shuo, it is written: I will remain unchanged until I die for my principles, regretful that my years are not yet halfway through. I will board a boat and drift downstream, hoping that my lord will remove my ignorance. Commonly written as meng. Also written in a variant form.