Shen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Grass (cǎo) 荀 Kangxi strokes: 12 Page 1029, Entry 18 Pronounced xún. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it is a type of grass. Classic of Mountains and Seas (Shanhaijing): On Qingyao Mountain, there is a grass with yellow flowers and red fruit, known as xuncǎo. Guo Pu’s Illustrated Eulogies (Tuyong): The xuncǎo has red fruit, and its appearance is like the jian grass. Also the name of a state. Zuo Commentary (Zuozhuan), ninth year of Duke Huan: The Marquis of Xun and the Earl of Jia attacked Quwo. Commentary on the Water Classic (Shuijingzhu): The Fen River flows west past the east of Xun City; this was the ancient State of Xun. Also a surname. Comprehensive Records of Clans (Tongzhi Shizulüe): There are two branches of the Xun clan, both originating from the marquisate state. Xun Linfu of the Jin state adopted his fief as his surname.