Hai Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Bird (niǎo) Character: Qian Kangxi Strokes: 21 Page 1496, Entry 12 Pronounced xuan. As defined in the Analytical Dictionary of Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to the appearance of a bird flying. Zhang Heng, Western Capital Rhapsody (Xijing Fu): The phoenix flies and soars above the roof ridge, all tracing the wind as they wish to soar. Shen Yue, Rhapsody on Water Birds (Shuiniao Fu): About to fly up and then fold its wings again. Du Fu Poetry: The elegance of the wind is quiet and lonely in its flight. Han Yu Poetry: When one attains the right time, one expands in power and influence, harboring the ambition to rise and soar. The common reading of this character as qian is incorrect.