Wu Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Stone (shí) Character: xian Kangxi Stroke Count: 20 Page 838, Entry 08 According to the Extensive Rhymes (Guangyun), the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), and the Collection of Rhymes (Yunhui), the pronunciation is zhen (level tone). According to the Jade Chapters (Yupian), it describes a difficult appearance. Also, according to the Extensive Rhymes (Guangyun), it means a whip. Also, according to the Extensive Rhymes (Guangyun), the pronunciation is xian (level tone). It means difficult and dangerous. It also means firm and strong. According to the Master Yang's Mystery (Taixuanjing), when the yang energy moves slightly, it moves with difficulty and tension, representing the hardship of living things being born.