Wei Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Meat (ròu) Zhan Kangxi stroke count: 13 Page 983, Entry 14 Pronounced chan. According to the Explaining and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), this refers to raw meat paste. According to the Explanations of Names (Shiming), raw zhan is made by mixing one part finely sliced meat with two parts chopped condiments and stirring them together. Additionally, the Important Arts for the People's Welfare (Qimin Yaoshu) contains a method for preparing dried zhan. Pronounced chan. According to the Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), this refers to fish paste.