Yin Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Step (chì) Kangxi Strokes: 12 Page 369, Entry 28 Pronounced xún. Classic of Poetry (Erya), Interpretation of Ancient Words: To come from; to follow and adhere to. Explanation of Simple and Compound Characters (Shuowen): To walk in accordance with, to follow. Book of Rites (Liji), Meaning of Archery: Ministers and grand officers take following the law as their standard. Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), Biographies of Law-Abiding Officials: To hold one's office and follow principles is also a way to govern; why must one rely on severity? History of the Former Han (Qianhan), Biography of Jia Yi: Once this endeavor is settled, it will remain secure for generations, and there will be a foundation to hold fast to and follow. Note: To grasp and proceed in accordance with. Also, from the Extended Rhymes (Zengyun): To rely upon. Zuo Commentary (Zuozhuan), Seventh Year of Duke Zhao: Walking along the wall. Twenty-third Year: Proceeding along the mountains to the south. Note: To travel south while following the mountains. Also, from the Broad Rhymes (Guangyun): Good. Also, from the Jade Chapters (Yupian): To follow a sequence or order. Analects (Lunyu): The Master is orderly and good at guiding others. Also, from the Collection of Rhymes (Yunhui): Circulation, meaning to rotate, return, and go back and forth. Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), Annals of the High Emperor: The way of the Three Kings is like a cycle, ending only to begin again. Also, to tour. History of the Former Han (Qianhan), Annals of Emperor Xuan: Sent envoys to tour the commanderies and kingdoms to inquire about the suffering of the people. Also, from the Corrected Rhymes (Zhengyun): To rub or stroke. History of the Former Han (Qianhan), Biography of Li Ling: Repeatedly stroking the ring of his sword. Note: To stroke or rub. Also, to comfort and soothe. History of the Former Han (Qianhan), Biography of Xiao He: To soothe and encourage the common people. Biography of Zhao Chongguo: To soothe, harmonize, and unite. Also, from the Expanded Anthology (Guangya): To narrate. History of the Former Han (Qianhan), Biography of Feng Li: Li served as the Grand Administrator of Xihe and Shang commanderies; he was public-minded and honest in his duties, resembling his elder brother Yewang. The officials and people sang of them: The great Lord Feng, the little Lord Feng, brothers following in each other's footsteps. Also, to have no initiative is called procrastination (yin xun). Han Yu, Poem in Reply to Assistant Pei: Possessing much talent, one tires oneself; having no use, one merely procrastinates. Also, from the Collection of Rhymes (Yunhui): Pronounced chun. To crouch or hesitate, also meaning to retreat or linger.