You Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Speech (yán) 譴 Kangxi stroke count: 21 Page 1184, Entry 13 Pronounced qiǎn (falling tone) In the Tang Rhymes (Tangyun), the Dictionary of Standard Rhymes (Jiyun), the Collection of Rhymes (Yunhui), and the Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), it is defined as pronounced qiǎn. In the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen), it means to reproach or question. In the Broad Refinements (Guangya), it means to blame. In the Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), it means anger or reproof. In the Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), it means to mock or ridicule. Book of Odes (Shijing), Lesser Odes of the Kingdom: To fear this reproach and anger. Commentary: To hold responsible and blame. Strategies of the Warring States (Zhanguo Ce): The Grand Diviner questioned him, saying: The sacrifices of the Zhou to the earth have become a curse. Annotation: To reproach or question. Also, in Yangzi’s Dialects (Fangyan): Qian means to gasp and turn. Annotation: Similar to twisting or turning. Also, in the Dictionary of Standard Rhymes (Jiyun): It is a surname.