Yin Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Mountain (shān) Character: Qiang Kangxi Stroke Count: 14 Page 319, Entry 03 Pronounced qiang. The appearance of a high mountain. Also refers to the sound of water crashing against mountain rocks. Western Capital Rhapsody (Xidu Fu) by Ban Gu states: Raising waves at Jieshi, stirring the mountain of the gods, qiang-qiang. The commentary notes: Qiang-qiang is the sound of water crashing against mountain rocks. Description of the Beginning (Shuchu Fu) by Cui Yan states: Leaning on the high mast to look around, observing the qiang-qiang of the Qin Gate. Correct Character Guide (Zhengzitong) notes: In ancient times, the character jiang was borrowed to represent this, with the same pronunciation and meaning.