According to the Extensive Dictionary of Rhymes (Guangyun), it is pronounced qian (level tone). According to the Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), it is pronounced qian (level tone). The pronunciation is the same as qian. The Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi) defines it as a type of sheep. Additionally, according to the Extensive Dictionary of Rhymes (Guangyun), it is pronounced keng (level tone). According to the Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), it is pronounced keng (level tone). The pronunciation is the same as keng. The meaning is identical. It is also written in a variant form.