Chen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Sun (rì) 旹 Kangxi Stroke Count: 8 Page 490, Entry 23 Explication of Written Characters (Shuowen Jiezi): This is the ancient character form for time. It is composed of the characters indicating movement and the sun. Songs of Chu (Chuci): Temporarily borrow time to await the opportune moment. Supplementary Notes: This is the ancient form of the word time.