Si Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Water (shuǐ) 濡 Kangxi strokes: 18 Page 656, Entry 08 Pronounced ru. The name of a river. Discussion of the Origins of Chinese Characters (Shuowen Jiezi) states: The Ru River originates in Gu'an County, Zhuo Commandery, and flows east into the Qisi River. The Record of Universal Geography (Guangyu Ji) states: The Ru River originates in Qiongdushan, Yi Prefecture. Another name is the Shengnyu River. There is another river that originates in Cangwu. Commentary on the Water Classic (Shuijing Zhu) states: There is a river that originates in the Ru Mountains, northwest of Yongfeng County. Also means to soak or moisten. Book of Odes (Shijing), Beifeng section, says: When the river rises, it does not wet the axle ends. Also means slow or sluggish. Mencius says: Why this sluggishness? Also means bright and glossy. Book of Odes (Shijing), Xiaoya section, says: The six reins are as glossy as if soaked in oil. Also means to infiltrate or penetrate. Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), Biography of Canggong, says: If not treated quickly, the illness will certainly penetrate the kidneys. Also means moist or soft. Book of Rites (Liji), Qu Li section, says: Bite off soft meat with the teeth. Also means patient forbearance. Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), Biography of Nie Zheng, says: Lacking a heart of forbearance. The commentary explains: Ru means to moisten. When a person's temperament is gentle and moist, one can bear disgrace and endure humiliation. Also pronounced er. The name of a river. Zuo Tradition (Zuo Zhuan), Year 7 of Duke Zhao, records: Duke Zhao of Lu met with the Marquis of Qi and the people of Yan by the Ru River. The commentary explains: The Ru River originates in Gaoyang County and flows northeast to Mo County, Hejian Commandery, joining the Yi River. Also used as a phonetic loan for the character er (to stew). Book of Rites (Liji), Nei Ze section, mentions stewed suckling pig and stewed chicken. The commentary explains: Ru refers to cooking combined with broth. Also pronounced xu. Meaning is the same. Also pronounced ru. Means to be at ease. Zhuangzi, Xu Wugui section, mentions having a ru xu (momentary ease). The commentary explains: Ru xu refers to being content with temporary ease. Also pronounced nuan. The name of a river in the Liaoxi region. Commentary on the Water Classic (Shuijing Zhu) states: The Ru River originates southeast of Yuyi Town. Also pronounced rou. Means gentle and patient. Sometimes written in a variant form. Also pronounced ruan. Equivalent to the characters for soft or flexible. Also used as a phonetic loan for the character ruan (soft). Also pronounced ru. Also means to dampen or moisten. Also pronounced nuan. Refers to the dirty water left after bathing. Also pronounced nuo (falling tone). Describes the appearance of flowing water.