Guangyun (Guangyun) indicates a pronunciation of lian. Jiyun (Jiyun) and Yunhui (Yunhui) indicate a pronunciation of lian, pronounced shan. Shuowen (Shuowen) states that this is a variant form, sometimes written using the character for dan. It refers to the smell of sheep. Yupian (Yupian) defines it as sheep fat or the scent of a sheep. Rites of Zhou (Zhouli), section on Officials of Heaven, specifically the Inner Kitchen: Distinguish the rancid, rank, gamy, and fragrant scents that are unfit for consumption. The commentary states that gamy refers to the smell of sheep. Also, in the Book of Rites (Liji), section on Monthly Ordinances: Their scent is gamy. The sub-commentary states: Generally, whatever plants and trees produce, their scent is gamy. Also, in the Annals of Master Lu (Lüshi Chunqiu): Those that eat grass are gamy. The commentary states: Those that eat grass consume herbs and trees; this refers to creatures like the roe deer, therefore their scent is gamy. Zi Collection, Page Position: Upper Radical: Sheep (yáng) Page 601, Entry 05