Mao Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Heart (xīn) Kangxi Strokes: 10 Page 383, Entry 16 Pronounced ren (rising tone). Pronounced ren (rising tone). Pronounced ren (rising tone). According to the Analytical Dictionary of Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to a humble state of mind. The character is formed by the radical for heart, with ren acting as the phonetic component. Xu Kai stated: It means the humility held within one's heart; in colloquial language, it indicates "like this." It also refers to pondering or longing. Ban Gu, Record of the Capital (Dianyin): To diligently apply physical effort. Pronounced zhen (falling tone). It has the same meaning. Pronounced lin (rising tone). Extensive Records (Boya): Refers to pondering. Pronounced ren (level tone). It has the same meaning. It also refers to being weak, soft, or sincere.