Hai Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Fish (yú) Kangxi Strokes: 17 Page 1470, Entry 06 Pronounced xian. The name of a type of fish. Originates from the state of Mo. Book of Rites (Liji): In winter, it is appropriate to eat fresh feathered game. Commentary: Xian refers to raw fish. Also, according to the Jade Chapters (Yupian), it means raw. Book of Documents (Shujing): Together with Yi, he sowed seeds and offered various rare foods and fresh foods. Commentary: Bird or beast that has just been killed is called xian. Ceremonial Rites (Yili): Dried meat must be fresh. Sub-commentary: It takes its meaning from the idea that the relationship between husband and wife should be renewed daily. Zuo Tradition (Zuozhuan): Only the ruler uses fresh game. Commentary: Xian refers to wild animals. Also, according to the Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), it means clean. Book of Changes (Yijing): Acts as flourishing and bright. Commentary: Xian means bright. Also, according to Explaining Names (Shiming), xian means beautiful. Jade Chapters (Yupian): Means good. Also the name of a state. Book of the Later Han (Hou Hanshu): In the past, Jizi avoided conflict and retreated to Joseon. Also, Xian tribe, named because they lived relying on Mount Xian. Also the name of a mountain and a river. Commentary on the Water Classic (Shuijingzhu): Northern Mount Xian, where the Xian River originates. Also a surname. Records of the Later Shu: Xian Siming. Also Xianyu, a double-surname. Customs and Traditions (Fengsutong): King Wu of Zhou enfeoffed Jizi in Joseon; his son received land in Joseon and thus adopted it as his clan name. Pronounced xian (rising tone). Book of Changes (Yijing): Therefore, the way of the superior man is scarce. Explanation of Texts (Shiwen): Means exhausted. Also, Book of Documents (Shujing): Bestow kindness upon the destitute widowers and widows. Commentary: Bestow kindness upon the destitute and needy people. Sub-commentary: Xian means lacking or deficient. Book of Odes (Shijing): In the end, there are few brothers. Note: Xian means few. Book of Rites (Liji): The common people are rarely able to persist for long. Commentary: Xian means rare. Also means few. Also means good. Book of Odes (Shijing): The flatterer is not good. Note: Xian means good. Zhu Xi Commentary: Means few. Also, Erya: Small mountains separated from large ones are called xian. Sub-commentary: Li Xun states: The large mountain is sparse, therefore it is called xian. Book of Odes (Shijing): Measure that vast plain. Commentary: A large mountain is called xian. Zhu Xi Commentary: Xian means good. Also, according to Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), it is the same as xian (offer). Book of Rites (Liji): The Son of Heaven thereupon offers up a lamb to open the ice cellar. Commentary: Xian should be xian (offer), an error caused by the similarity in pronunciation. Also the same as xi (rhinoceros). Book of the Former Han (Qian Hanshu): One gold belt hook. Commentary: Shigu says: A belt hook. Also called xian, also called shishi; they are ultimately the same object, only the terms vary in weight. Also, according to Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced xian (departing tone). A surname.