Chou Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Woman (nǚ) Qian Kangxi strokes: 12 Page 266, Entry 25 Pronounced qian. Nu qian, a star name. According to the Classic of Stars (Xingjing), the Great White Superior Duke, his wife is Nu qian. She resides in the Southern Dipper, consumes wicked spirits, and is sacrificed to by the world; she is called the Bright Star. Also, pronounced jian. Also, pronounced zi. Also, pronounced zi. Also, pronounced jian. Also, pronounced jian. The meanings are the same.