Yin Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Roof (bù) Entry: Ning Kangxi Dictionary stroke count: 13 Page 289, Entry 25 Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Same as Ning. It indicates the expression of a wish. History of the Former Han (Qian Hanshu), Biography of Wang Mang: May there be eternal peace and tranquility. Also pronounced ning (falling tone), same sound as ning (flattering). It is used in geographical names. Also used as a surname. Also, Classified Compilation (Leipian): Written with the heart radical as Ning. The Sima family states: The character Ning is written with the component ran, which is incorrect. For further details, refer to the commentary under the heart radical for the character Ning.