Wei Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Bamboo (zhú) Kangxi strokes: 15 Page 892, Entry 14 Pronounced pian. Zhengzitong (Zheng zì tōng): To form a composition. Book of Han (Qianhan shu), Biography of Emperor Wu: In the first year of the Yuanguang era, an edict was issued for virtuous scholars to respond in writing, and these were recorded in a composition (pian). Book of Odes (Shijing), Mao Commentary (Guānjū shū): Pian means to spread out. It is the articulation of feelings and the exposition of events, making them clear and comprehensive. Also, according to the Shuowen Jiezi, in the region west of the pass, a board is called pian, referring to flogging or beating. Also, the name of a bamboo. Book of Odes (Shijing), Odes of Wei: The green bamboo is lush. Commentary: Pian is a type of bamboo. Sub-commentary: It resembles the small quinoa, with red stems and nodes; it grows well along paths and is edible. Also, a mountain name. Classic of Mountains and Seas (Shanhaijing): The first of the Dongting Mountains is called Pianyu Mountain. Also, a surname. Yunhui dictionary: A descendant of the Zhou dynasty official Shi Pian. Also, Zihuibu dictionary: Same as pian (implying fluttering movement). Ancient text of the Book of Changes (Yi): Fluttering and hovering, not wealthy, because of one's neighbors. Lu (Lù) states: It describes light, soaring movement. Also, rhyming with the pronunciation ling. Daozang Song: The White Emperor travels via the path of new energy, the name recorded in the Purple Mansion, obtaining this chapter, the Western Tortoise sets the record for the rank of the True Man.