Yin Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Bristle (shān) Kangxi Strokes: 7 Page 363, Entry 06 Pronounced xing. According to Tang Rhymes (Tangyun), Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), Rhyme Compilation (Yunhui), and Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), the pronunciation is identical to that of xing. Explaining the characters and composing the written (Shuowen Jiezi) interprets it as: to describe the shape of things. Explanations of Names (Shiming) interprets it as: the physical body varies in its appearance. Book of Changes (Yijing), Qian Hexagram: The ten thousand things change and flow, thereby manifesting their forms. Also, from the Appended Statements (Xici): On the earth, it manifests as concrete form. Also, from the Jade Chapters (Yupian): Xing refers to appearance and demeanor. Book of Documents (Shangshu), Shuoming: Therefore, carefully recall the image seen in the dream and have people seek him out everywhere under heaven based on this image. Commentary (Zhuan): Examine the person seen in the dream and delineate his likeness. Guliang Commentary (Guliang Zhuan), Year 14 of Duke Huan: Gazing at a person from afar, one observes his posture without examining his features in detail. Annotation (Zhu): Appearance refers to physical posture; xing refers to facial features and complexion. Also, from the Rhyme Compilation (Yunhui): Xing refers to the physical body. History of the Former Han (Qian Hanshu), Biography of Yang Wangsun: The body is something that returns to the earth. Also, from Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): To manifest or display. Great Learning (Daxue): This means that if one is sincere within, it will be manifested on the outside. Also refers to bones becoming visible. Book of Rites (Liji), Qu Li: In the rites of mourning, one may become thin, but not to the point where the bones are exposed. Annotation (Zhu): Xing refers to the bones becoming visible. Also refers to geographical terrain. Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), Annals of Gaozu: The Qin state is a country with dangerous and superior terrain. Annotation (Zhu): To obtain advantageous conditions regarding terrain. History of the Former Han (Qian Hanshu), Biography of Chao Cuo: I have heard that in military confrontations, the most critical matter is mastery of the terrain. Also refers to vessels. Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), Annals of Qin: Eat from earthenware bowls and drink from earthenware vessels. Annotation (Zhu): Ru Chun states: Earth-shaped refers to a type of eating utensil, a vessel made of pottery. Note: It is identical to the character xing (an ancient vessel for holding soup).