Chen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Sun (rì) Kangxi stroke count: 9 Page 493, Entry 26 Ancient script. Pronounced shi (rising tone). According to the Explaining and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it is written as a compound of sun and upright, meaning straight. According to the Definitions of Names (Shiming), it means to relish, as people relish what they find joyful. According to the Collection of Characters (Yupian), it relates to right and wrong. As stated in the Book of Rites (Liji), specifically the section on Summary of the Rules of Propriety (Qu Li), propriety is the means by which to determine closeness and distance, resolve doubts, distinguish between similarities and differences, and clarify right and wrong. It also means this. As stated in the Book of Changes (Yijing), specifically the Qian Hexagram, to not be seen as correct and yet remain without anxiety. Furthermore, to be in a high position without being arrogant. Also a surname. According to the Urgent Compilation of Surnames (Xingshi Jijiu Pian), the Shi surname existed, with Shi Yi in the Wu state and Shi Guang in the Tang dynasty. Also pronounced ti. According to the Gongyang Commentary (Gongyang Zhuan), specifically the sixteenth year of Duke Xi, what does this month mean, it refers to the arrival of this month. The commentary notes that it means the edge of the month, a colloquialism of the Lu people. The Explication of Text (Shiwen) states it is read as written, with one reading as tu xi. It is also interchangeable with the character meaning clan (shi). According to the Geography Treatise in the Book of Han (Qian Hanshu), the clan was that of Duke Zhuang, with the note that the character for clan is the same as this character, as they were used interchangeably in ancient times. Also, for phonetic rhyming purposes, pronounced shi. In the Explication of Instructions (Shihui) by Cai Yong, I mourn, how can it be like this, with heaven high and earth thick, walking cautiously and tread lightly.