Mao Collection, Middle Volume
Radical: Hand (shǒu)
Entry: 搵
Kangxi Strokes: 14
Page 448, Entry 16
Pronounced wen (falling tone).
Explanation from Tang Rhyme (Tangyun) and Collection Rhyme (Jiyun): To immerse or sink.
From Explanation of Graphs and Analysis of Characters (Shuowen): To sink.
From Investigation of the Six Scripts (Liushugu): To press down with a finger.
From commentary on the Rhapsody on the Master of Void (Zixufu) by Sima Xiangru: Dyeing or soaking also implies the meaning of immersing.
Also pronounced wa (falling tone). The appearance of hands handling objects.
Also means to press or wipe. See the entry for the character na for cross-references.
Also pronounced yun (falling tone) from Tang Rhyme (Tangyun) and Collection Rhyme (Jiyun).
From Erudite Encyclopedia (Boya): To prop or support.
Also pronounced yun from Collection Rhyme (Jiyun). Also means to immerse or sink.