Xu Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Gate (mén) Tian Kangxi strokes: 18 Page 1339, Entry 01 Pronounced tian Shuowen Jiezi (Explanation of Simple and Compound Characters): Abundant. Guangya (Expanded Glossary): Tian-tian means abundant. Also from Guangya: Tian-tian refers to sound. Book of Odes (Shijing), Lesser Odes: The troops march in order, tian-tian. Zhu Xi’s commentary: Tian-tian refers to the sound of drums. Erya (Approaching Elegance), Interpretation of Heaven: The troops march in order, tian-tian. Commentary: Tian-tian is the sound of a group marching. Zuo Si, Rhapsody on the Capital of Shu (Shu Du Fu): Chariots and horses thunder in alarm, rumbling and tian-tian. Commentary: Both refer to the sound of chariots and horses. Zeng Yun (Supplementary Rhyme Dictionary): To fill. Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), Biography of Ji and Zheng: When Di Gong was minister of justice, guests filled the doorway. History of the Former Han (Qian Hanshu), Biography of Knights-Errant: People, whether worthy or unworthy, filled the doorway. Place name. History of the Former Han (Qian Hanshu), Account of the Western Regions: Arrived at Tian City. Baopuzi (Master Who Embraces Simplicity), Scroll on Immortal Medicines: Obtained white jade from the country of Yutian. Also used interchangeably with the character dian. Book of Rites (Liji), Jade Pattern: Controlling the spirit and filling the body, raising the graceful. Commentary: Dian is read as tian. It means to fill the body with breath, causing one's breath to be full and satisfied. Jiyun (Collection of Rhymes): Sometimes written as a variant form. History of the Former Han (Qian Hanshu), Biography of Knights-Errant, commentary on tian-men: Shigu said it is the same as the character. Pronounced dian Yutian, a country name. Also pronounced ji History of the Former Han (Qian Hanshu), Biography of Tang: Crossed the border of Kangju and arrived west of Tianchi. Commentary: Tian is pronounced ji.