Si Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Water (shuǐ) Entry: qìng Kangxi Strokes: 15 Page 644, Entry 20 Pronounced qǐng. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to a spring emerging from the side of a mountain. According to the Jade Chapters (Yupian), it also refers to the pouring of wine. According to the Explaining Names (Shiming), the term qìng implies tilting, referring to the action of tilting a vessel to pour out water or liquid. Additionally, pronounced qīng. Also pronounced qǐng. The meaning is the same.