Shen Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Insect (chóng) Entry: Qian Kangxi Strokes: 14 Page 1087, Entry 33 Pronounced qian (rising tone) Jade Chapters (Yupian): A qiancan (earthworm). Erya (Erya): Explaining Insects: The qinyin is known as the qiancan. Commentary (Shu): The qinyin is also known as the qiancan, which is the earthworm. Textual Research: Jade Chapters (Yupian): A qiancan (earthworm). Erya (Erya): Explaining Insects: The qinyin is known as the qiancan. Commentary (Shu): The qinyin is also known as the qiancan. Note: The character for can (silkworm) is pronounced tian, referring to an earthworm. In accordance with the original text, the three instances of the character for silkworm have been corrected to the character for earthworm.