Si Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Water (shuǐ) Kangxi Strokes: 10 Page 620, Entry 05 Guangyun (Guangyun) and Zhengyun (Zhengyun) record the pronunciation as suai (falling tone). Jiyun (Jiyun) and Yunhui (Yunhui) record the pronunciation as suai (falling tone). Pronounced shai (falling tone). Shuowen Jiezi (Shuowen) states it means to wash or cleanse. Book of Odes (Shijing), Tang Feng: Do not wash, do not sweep. Also, Zhengyun (Zhengyun) records the pronunciation as sha (rising tone). The meaning is the same. Also, Jiyun (Jiyun), Yunhui (Yunhui), and Zhengyun (Zhengyun) record the pronunciation as su dian (rising tone). Pronounced xian (rising tone). It denotes a respectful and reverent appearance. Book of Rites (Liji), Yuzao: A superior person drinking wine, receiving one cup, maintains a respectful countenance. Also, deep water is called sa. Erya (Erya), Shiqiu: Gazing at the cliffs, they are deep and the banks are high. Also, Jiyun (Jiyun) records the pronunciation as xian jian (falling tone). Pronounced xian (falling tone). Book of Rites (Liji), Neize: Grate cinnamon and ginger into fine pieces, sprinkle them on top, and salt them. Also, pronounced su hen (rising tone). The appearance of being startled or surprised. Zhuangzi (Zhuangzi), Gengsangchu: Startled and surprised by it. Also written in a variant form. Also, sa sa, the appearance of trembling from cold. Suwen (Suwen): If one performs acupuncture on the winter points during autumn and the illness is not cured, it will cause the person to frequently feel cold and tremble. Also, Tangyun (Tangyun) and Jiyun (Jiyun) record the pronunciation as xian li (falling tone). Zhengyun (Zhengyun) records the pronunciation as xiang li (falling tone). Same as xi (to wash). Zuo Zhuan (Zuo Zhuan), Year 21 of Duke Xiang: Cleansing his heart to treat others with single-mindedness. Also, it means snow. Mencius (Mengzi): Wishing to wash away this hatred for the dead. Also, Jiyun (Jiyun), Yunhui (Yunhui), and Zhengyun (Zhengyun) record the pronunciation as qu wei (rising tone). Same as cui. The appearance of being bright and fresh. One theory suggests it means high and steep. Book of Odes (Shijing), Bei Feng: The new terrace is high and steep. Also, Jiyun (Jiyun) records the pronunciation as si jin (falling tone). Pronounced xin (falling tone). Same as xun. See the entry for the character xun for details. Textual research: Book of Rites (Liji), Neize: Shred cinnamon for ginger, sprinkle on top and salt it. Adjusted to original text as shred cinnamon and ginger.