Zi Collection, Page Position: Lower
Radical: Again (yòu)
Kangxi Strokes: 9
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Tang Rhymes (Tangyun), Collection Rhymes (Jiyun), Rhyme Meetings (Yunhui), Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Pronounced ban (falling tone).
Explanation of Graphs (Shuowen): To divide in half. Formed from half, with fan acting as the phonetic component. Xu says: To separate or defect. Broad Rhymes (Guangyun): To flee to another country.
Also in Rhyme Meetings (Yunhui): Used interchangeably with the form meaning to rebel. Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), Annals of Emperor Gao: The King of Han took control of Guanzhong, and the states of Qi and Liang rebelled against him.
Also in Collection Rhymes (Jiyun) and Rhyme Meetings (Yunhui): Pronounced pan (falling tone). To shine or glisten. Western Capital Rhapsody (Xijing Fu) by Zhang Heng: Resembling the myriad stars circling the North Pole, shining brilliantly and radiating splendor. Annotation: This refers to the palaces, halls, and pavilions surrounding the main palace, like the multitude of stars encircling the pole, with light radiating and spreading out.
Also in Collection Rhymes (Jiyun): Sometimes written with the fire radical as a variant form.