Si Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Water (shuǐ) Entry: 涾 Kangxi Stroke Count: 12 Page 628, Entry 26 Pronounced ta. As defined in the Analytical Dictionary of Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to boiling and overflowing. In modern dialects of the Hebei region, boiling and overflowing is referred to as ta. It also describes the appearance of water waves joined together. Refer to the character notes for details.