Xu Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Page (yè) Kangxi Strokes: 13 Page 1401, Entry 01 Pronounced wan (level tone) According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to the head. The character is composed of the radical Page (yè) indicating meaning, and the element Yuan (yuán) indicating sound. In the Jade Chapters (Yupian), it refers to being dull or slow-witted. In the Extended Dictionary of Sounds and Meanings (Guangyun), it refers to being stupid. In the Dictionary of Rhymes (Yunhui), it refers to being mentally deficient. Book of Documents (Shangshu), Canon of Yao: The father was stupid and stubborn, the mother was treacherous. Zuo Tradition (Zuo Zhuan), twenty-fourth year of Duke Xi: To have a heart that does not follow the principles of virtue and righteousness is called stubborn. Also used as a personal name. Zuo Tradition (Zuo Zhuan), tenth year of Duke Cheng: The people of Zheng established Kunwan as the ruler of the state. Annotation: Kunwan was the son of Duke Cheng of Zheng. In ancient times, it was interchangeable with the Wen rhyme category, pronounced wan (level tone), with the same sound as the character for a carriage screen. Su Shi, Eulogy for Han Qi: Extending a hand to rescue those drowning, hoping I might attain benevolence and virtue. Yet how could I know it would be of no avail, as I grow older, I become increasingly dull and stubborn. In ancient times, it was also interchangeable with the Yuan rhyme category, pronounced yuan (level tone), with the same sound as the character for a small stream. Bai Juyi, Poem on Wuzhen Temple: Waiting until wandering among the mountains and waters, only then can one become more indulgent, idle, and unruly. Like a wild deer that has broken free from its bonds, walking freely without being constrained.