Xu Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Metal (jīn) Xuan Kangxi strokes: 19 Page 1319, Entry 09 Tang Rhyme (Tangyun): Pronounced luan (falling tone). Explanation from Analytical Dictionary of Chinese Characters (Shuowen Jiezi): A round stove. Broad Rhyme (Guangyun): An instrument used for turning an axle. Six Writings Explained (Liushu Gu): A warming vessel, placed in boiling water to heat wine. Some say that modern copper or tin plates are called xuan, named for the rotating motion used in their function. Also, Broad Rhyme (Guangyun) and Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced xuan. A windlass or pulley.