Wei Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Ear (ěr) Wen; Kangxi strokes: 14; Page 968, Entry 01 Ancient character. Tang Rhyme (Tang Yun) and Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) state it is pronounced wen. Explaining Simple and Analyzing Compound Characters (Shuowen Jiezi): to know by hearing. Book of Documents (Shujing), Canon of Yao: The Emperor said: How is the situation that I have heard about? Book of Rites (Liji), Lesser Rules of Deportment (Shaoyi): Regarding those who hear of or visit a gentleman for the first time. The Commentary says: The recorder did not dare to establish those rituals arbitrarily but relied on traditional accounts that had been heard, hence it is stated this way. Also, Book of Rites, Jade Pendants (Yuzao): Whenever one is in the presence of superiors, one may have gifts to present but dare not let them be known. History of the Former Han (Qianhan Shu), Annals of Emperor Wu: Recommend those officials and commoners capable of lending to the poor and report their names to me so I may know. Also a surname. Zhengzitong: Wen Jian, a presented scholar during the Xianping era of the Song dynasty. Wen Yuan, a Minister during the Ming dynasty. Also Wenren, a double-character surname. History of the Later Han (Houhan Shu), Annals of Emperor Ling: Grand Minister of Agriculture Wenren Xi of Pei Commandery served as Grand Commandant. The Annotation says: The surname is Wenren, the given name is Xi. Customs of the People (Fengsu Tong) states: Shaozheng Mao was a man of renown in the state of Lu, and his descendants used this as their surname. Also the name of a beast. Classic of Mountains and Seas (Shanhai Jing): On Yao Mountain there is a beast shaped like a pig with a yellow body, white head, and white tail; it is named Wen. When it appears, a great wind blows across the world. Also Guangyun, pronounced wen (falling tone); Jiyun, Rhyme Collection (Yunhui), and Zheng韻, pronounced wen (falling tone). Rhyme Collection: The place where a sound reaches. Book of Odes (Shijing), Minor Odes of the Kingdom (Xiaoya): Its sound reaches up to the heavens. Book of Documents, Marquis of Lu on Punishments (Lüxing): The scent emitted is only that of foulness. Explanation of Text (Shiwen): Wen is pronounced wen (falling tone); it is also read as the original character. Also Guangyun: Famed reputation. Book of Documents, Charge to Weizi (Weizi zhi Ming): You fulfill and follow the governing path of the former kings, having long possessed a fine reputation. Book of Odes, Greater Odes of the Kingdom (Daya): A fine reputation and a beautiful fame. Zhu Xi's Annotation: Lingwen means good reputation. Also used interchangeably with the character for inquire. History of the Former Han, Biography of Kuang Heng: A fine reputation spreads beyond the frontiers. Also Rhyme Supplement (Yunbu): Rhymes with mian. Chu Ci, Nine Chapters (Jiuzhang): The lone minister moans and wipes away tears; the exiled son departs and does not return. Who can be anxious and not pained? I understand what Peng Xian has transmitted. It also rhymes with xuan.