Chen Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Wood (mù) Shan Kangxi Stroke Count: 7 Page 511, Entry 04 Pronounced shan. In the Explanation of Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it is written as a variant form. In the Literary Exegesis (Erya), specifically the chapter Explaining Trees (Shim), it is written as a variant form. Commentary by Guo Pu states: The shan tree resembles a pine; it grows south of the Yangtze River and can be used to construct boats.