Xu Collection, Upper Volume
Radical: Metal (jīn)
Dian
Kangxi strokes: 16
Page 1312, Entry 04
Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced tian (rising tone).
Etymological Dictionary (Shuowen): In the region of Joseon, gold is referred to as dian.
Comprehensive Refinements (Boya): This refers to a fu (a type of cauldron).
Master Yang’s Regional Dialects (Yangzi Fangyan): A fu (cauldron) is referred to as dian in the regions of Northern Yan, Joseon, and along the Lie River.
Commentary: Pronounced tian (rising tone).
Broad Rhymes (Guangyun): Pronounced dian (rising tone). The meaning is the same.
Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced tun (rising tone).
Comprehensive Refinements (Boya): The meaning of heavy.
Master Yang’s Regional Dialects (Yangzi Fangyan): In the regions of Eastern Qi, it is referred to as dian, while in the regions of Song and Lu, it is referred to as chui.
Commentary: Dian, pronounced tun (rising tone).