Xu Collection, Middle Volume, Radical: Mound (fù) Ruan; Kangxi Stroke Count: 12; Page: Page 1346, Entry 18 Pronounced yuǎn (falling tone) in Tang Yun. Pronounced wǔ yuǎn (falling tone) in Ji Yun, Yun Hui, and Zheng Yun. Also, a mountain name in Yu Pian. Also, a pass name in Yu Pian. "Flowing people wishing to enter the Five Ruan Pass, do not detain them." - Han Dynasty, Annals of Emperor Cheng Also, a country name. "Invaded Ruan and proceeded to Gong." - Book of Odes (Shijing) Also, a surname. Originating from Liu, according to Guang Yun. Pronounced yú yuán (rising tone) in Tang Yun. Pronounced yuán (rising tone) in Ji Yun, Yun Hui, and Zheng Yun. The Five Ruan Pass of Dai Commandery, according to Shuowen. Written as Wuyuan in the "Geography" chapter of the Han Dynasty. Ruan is an ancient form of the character Yuan, according to Zheng Yun. Also, Wuruan Commandery, according to Guang Yun. Written as Wuyuan Commandery in the "Geography" chapter of the Han Dynasty. Note: Qin's Jiuyuan Commandery was renamed in the second year of Yuanshuo during the reign of Emperor Wu. Same as [character for Yuan] in Pian Hai.