Si Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Water (shuǐ) Entry: Shi Kangxi Stroke Count: 17 Page 653, Entry 05 Tang Rhymes (Tangyun), Collection Rhymes (Jiyun), Rhyme Compendium (Yunhui), and Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun) all provide the pronunciation shi (falling tone). According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen), it refers to the edge of an increasing body of water where local people dwell. Songs of Chu (Chucheng), Nine Songs (Jiuge): At dusk, cross the river to the western shore. Also, the name of a river. Book of Documents (Shangshu), Tribute of Yu (Yugong): Passed by the three Shi, and arrived at the Dabie Mountains. According to Collection Rhymes (Jiyun), also pronounced ye (falling tone). The meaning is the same. According to Rhyme Supplements (Yunbu), also pronounced she (entering tone). Jiang Yan, Imitation Ancient Poetry: Who can eventually distinguish between reputation and reality? History books will eventually be worn away. For now, I shall sail upon the Gui River lake, drifting along the coast reflecting the moonlight.