Shen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Grass (cǎo) Shen Kangxi strokes: 17 Page 1054, Entry 17 According to the Jade Chapters (Yupian), it is the same as the character for ginseng (sēn). In the Rhapsody on the Shanglin Park (Shanglin Fu) by Sima Xiangru: Scattered and lofty, the branches are tall (qiào sēn). Note: This refers to the appearance of branches rising tall and upright. According to the Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), pronounced san (level tone). The form sēn suí describes the appearance of something hanging down. According to the Regional Languages (Fangyan) by Yang Xiong: In the regions of Jing and Yang, anything described as vast is called heng kai; in the region of Eastern Ou, it is called sēn suí. According to the Pheasant Cap Master (Heguanzi), Chapter on the Correct Way: White sēn rises brightly. Note: White objects hang down below, and bright objects rise up above. Sēn refers to the appearance of hanging down. According to the Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced san (level tone). The meaning is the same. According to the Classified Chapters (Leipian), pronounced san (rising tone). It refers to the tender shoots of reeds when they first emerge.