Chen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Sun (rì) 旭 Kangxi strokes: 6 Page 489, Entry 19 Pronounced xu (falling tone). According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it describes the appearance of the sun just as it begins to rise. The pronunciation is similar to xu (falling tone). Another interpretation defines it as bright. Book of Odes (Shijing), Odes of Bei: The rising sun begins the dawn. Commentary: Xu means bright and prominent. Zhu Xi Commentary: The appearance of the sun as it first emerges. Additionally, in the Er Ya (Erya), an ancient dictionary: Xuxu and qiaoqiao describe an arrogant appearance. Annotation: Both describe the self-satisfied, arrogant, and domineering appearance of a petty person. Additionally, in the History of the Former Han (Qianhan Shu), Biography of Yang Xiong: Xixi xuxu. Annotation: Shigu says this describes an appearance of self-satisfaction. Additionally, in the History of the Former Han (Qianhan Shu), Biography of Yang Xiong: Xiongxiong xuxu. Literary Selections (Wenxuan), Li Shan Commentary: This describes a drumming or surging sound. Additionally, in the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced xuan (level tone). Additionally, pronounced hao (falling tone). The meanings are the same. Additionally, in the Rhyme Supplements (Yunbu): Rhymes with yi (falling tone). Yang Xiong's Great Mystery (Taixuan Jing): Just emerging, xuxu, friends follow your ugly group.