Chen Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Lacking (qiàn) Kangxi Strokes: 16 Page 572, Entry 18 Pronounced xi. According to the Shuowen Jiezi dictionary, to inhale through the nose. Alternatively, to gather one's breath. As stated in the Tao Te Ching (Daodejing), if one wishes to contract something, one must first expand it. As stated in the Huainanzi (Huainanzi), opening and closing, contracting and expanding, each has its proper method. Also identical to the character meaning to gather or harmonize. In the Book of Han (Hanshu), regarding the biography of Han Yanshou, it refers to the commandery being stable and harmonious. In the biography of Kuang Heng, it refers to collectively turning toward benevolence and virtue. Also appearing in the Book of Odes (Shijing) as in the phrase expressing a noisy, bustling atmosphere; the Book of Han (Hanshu) records this as in the Xunzi (Xunzi), it is written as. Also interchangeable with the character meaning to胁 (intimidate or coerce). In the work Yingjian by Zhang Heng, it describes seeking advancement and stooping to seek favor, expressing that one does not wish to shrug one's shoulders in a fawning manner. The commentary notes that this character also carries the meaning of coerce. Also, referring to the sound of trees and forests shaking. In the Shanglin Fu by Sima Xiangru, it is used to describe the rustling sound of vegetation. The commentary notes that the first character is an archaic form of the word for plants. Also, meaning a deep, intense red color. In the Rulinguangdian Fu by Wang Yanshou, it describes white walls glistening in the sunlight and red pillars appearing as vibrant as reflected lightning. Pronounced she. The meaning is identical to the entry above. Also, the name of a county. According to the Treatise on Geography in the Book of Han (Hanshu), Danyang Commandery contained She County. The commentary by Yan Shigu states the pronunciation is she. According to the Guangyu Ji, it was known as Xin'an during the Jin Dynasty and She Prefecture during the Sui and Tang Dynasties; it is currently a county under the jurisdiction of the prefecture. Pronounced ye. The appearance of being fearful. Sometimes written in a variant form (tiè).