Chou Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Mouth (kǒu) Kangxi Strokes: 11 Page 195, Entry 10 Ancient script. Pronounced wèn (falling tone). According to the Discussion of Writing (Shuowen), it means to inquire. Book of Documents (Shangshu), Charge of Zhonghui: To love inquiry leads to broad knowledge. Book of Odes (Shijing), Beifeng: To inquire after my aunts, and then inquire after the elder sister. Also, according to the Erya, Explanations of Words (Erya), it means a formal visit of inquiry. Book of Etiquette and Ceremonial (Yili), Rites of Engagement: A minor visit of inquiry is called wen. Rites of Zhou (Zhouli), Spring Officials, Great Minister of Rites: An irregular visit of inquiry is called wen. Also, Autumn Officials, Great Envoy: To understand the intentions of the feudal lords through irregular greetings. Also: Whenever feudal states interact, they greet each other once a year. Also, according to the Comprehensive Dictionary of Characters (Zhengzitong), in ancient times, the act of giving a gift was called wen. Book of Odes (Shijing), Zhengfeng: To give him mixed jade pendants as a gift. Commentary: Wen means to present a gift. Book of Rites (Liji), Summary of the Rules of Propriety: Whenever one presents gifts to others using bamboo containers. Zuo Commentary (Zuozhuan), 26th Year of Duke Ai: The Marquis of Wei sent someone to present a bow to Zigong. Also, to interrogate a criminal is called wen. Book of Odes (Shijing), Lusong: Good at interrogation like Gao Yao. Note: Shu means good at. Wen means to interrogate a prisoner. Also, it means a command. Zuo Commentary (Zuozhuan), 8th Year of Duke Zhuang: The appointed time for garrison duty arrived, but the command of the ruler did not arrive. Note: Wen means command. Also, a surname. Guangyun: Currently there is this surname in Xiangzhou. Comprehensive Dictionary of Characters (Zhengzitong): Wen Zhi of the Ming Dynasty, a tribute student during the Chenghua era. Also, according to the Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), same as wen, meaning reputation. Book of Odes (Shijing), Daya: To proclaim and manifest a fine reputation. Also: And did not lose his reputation. Textual research: Book of Rites (Liji), Summary of the Rules of Propriety: Whenever one presents gifts using woven bamboo containers. Following the original text, the bamboo mat container has been corrected to a bamboo basket container.