Wu Collection, Middle Volume
Radical: Eye (mù)
Shen
Kangxi stroke count: 10
Page 804, Entry 08
Yu pian states this is the ancient form of the character for caution. For detailed annotations, see the Heart radical, eleven strokes.
Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), Biography of Yu Qing: The King of Zhao ceded districts to the Qin state to sue for peace. Yu Qing said: The King must be cautious and not give them.
History of the Southern Dynasties (Nan Shi), Biography of Wang Rong: The people of the district and village all praised him for appearing foolish yet being cautious.
Also, the name of a country. History of the Former Han (Qian Han Shu), Annals of Emperor Wu: Overseas there is the Sushen country.
Also, a personal name. History of the Song (Song Shi): The personal name of Emperor Xiaozong of Song was Shen.
Also, a surname. Found in Zhiyin.
Shuowen Jiezi states it was originally written as the character for cautious. Guangyun states it is written as Shen. Zhengyun states it is also written as Shen. Dushu Tong states it is used interchangeably with the character for deer (chen).