Xu Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Metal (jīn) Character: Tang Kangxi stroke count: 19 Page 1320, Entry 01 Pronounced tang. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to the sound of bells and drums. As noted in the Book of Odes (Shijing), in the Beifeng section: The drums beat with a tang sound. The commentary explains: Tang refers to the sound of beating drums. According to the Rhyme Collection (Yunhui), it is also written in a variant form (dang). In the Thoughtful Wandering Rhapsody (Siyou Fu) by Zhi Yu: Dang, I recognize my old home. According to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), it is also written in a variant form (chang). According to the Methods of Sima (Sima Fa): The sound of the drum does not exceed chang. According to the Extended Rhymes (Guangyun), it also refers to using iron to pierce through objects.