Chen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Moon (yuè) Kangxi Strokes: 14 Page 506, Entry 24 Pronounced wang (falling tone). According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), this refers to the time when the moon is full and directly opposite the sun, appearing like a minister attending an audience with their ruler. The character form is composed of the parts for moon, minister, and three. Note: In classical texts, this is generally used interchangeably with the character for looking toward (wang). See the entry for looking toward (wang) for further details.