Si Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Water (shuǐ) Entry: xian Kangxi Stroke Count: 27 Page 664, Entry 21 Compendium of Phonology (Jiyun): Pronounced xian (rising tone). Jade Chapters (Yupian): Water. Another meaning is xian huan, the appearance of water. Guo Pu, River Rhapsody (Jiang fu): The waters are vast and clear. Commentary: The state of water being clear, deep, and brilliant with light. Also, Compendium of Phonology (Jiyun): Pronounced xian (rising tone). Meaning is the same.