Shen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Grass (cǎo) Xian; Kangxi brush strokes: 19; Page 1061, Entry 30 Tang Rhymes (Tangyun): Pronounced lian (rising tone). Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen): White xian, sometimes written with the character lian, see the entry for the character lian. Also from Categorized Dictionary (Leipian): Pronounced lian. Meaning same as above. Also from Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced xian. Xi-xian is a medicinal herb. Also from Categorized Dictionary (Leipian): Pronounced yan. Word Forest (Zilin): Wild leeks growing in water. Also: Pronounced xian. Pungent taste. Also: Pronounced xian. Same as xian (filling). Tastes overly sweet.