Si Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Water (shuǐ) Ning Kangxi Stroke Count: 18 Page 617, Entry 01 Pronounced ning. Muddy marsh. As stated in the Rhapsody on the Capital of Wu (Wudu fu) by Zuo Si: Perspiration flows in mist and drizzle, and the path is deep in mud and mire. Also, in the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), one definition is clear. Also, pronounced ning (rising tone). The meaning is the same. Also, the appearance of water boiling. Also, a small stream of water. As stated in the Seven Commands (Qi ming) by Zhang Xie: How is this different from a fish in a hurry swimming in a small stream? Also, in the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced ning. This also means a small stream of water. Also, pronounced ni (falling tone). The meaning is to soak or contain.