From "Tang Yun" and "Ji Yun," the pronunciation is indicated by the fanqie of "shān kǎn," pronounced the same as "tā." "Shuowen Jiezi" explains it as: a dog sticking its head in.
Also, "Guang Yun" records that "tā xián" is the sound of a dog barking.
Another interpretation in "Shuowen Jiezi" refers to the swift actions of thieves.
Also, from "Guang Yun" and "Ji Yun," the pronunciation is indicated by the fanqie of "suǒ zhǎn," pronounced the same as "chān," with the same meaning.
Also, from "Ji Yun," the pronunciation is indicated by the fanqie of "shì kǎn," pronounced the same as "lián," referring to the appearance of a dog biting.
Also, from "Ji Yun," the pronunciation is indicated by the fanqie of "sū zāo," pronounced the same as "sāo." "Shenyi Jing" records that in the deep mountains of the west, there is a type of person, over one chi tall, naked, who catches shrimp and crabs for food, named "shān xián."
Also, from "Yupian," the pronunciation is indicated by the fanqie of "shān jiān," and from "Ji Yun," by the fanqie of "shī xián," pronounced the same as "shān," referring to a dog sticking its head in.
Also, from "Ji Yun," the pronunciation is indicated by the fanqie of "shū zān," pronounced the same as "sēn."
Also, from "Guang Yun," the pronunciation is indicated by the fanqie of "suǒ xián," and from "Ji Yun," by the fanqie of "shī xián," pronounced the same as "zhān."
Also, from "Ji Yun," the pronunciation is indicated by the fanqie of "shì chàn," pronounced the same as "chán," with the same meaning.
Also, from "Ji Yun," the pronunciation is indicated by the fanqie of "suǒ jiàn," pronounced the same as "shā," referring to a dog's fur.