Chen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Sun (rì) Kangxi Strokes: 9 Page 493, Entry 19 Pronounced xu. Shuowen Jiezi (Explanation of Simple and Compound Characters): The warmth of the sunrise. Yupian (Jade Chapters): Warmth. Same as the character meaning to warm (xu). Huainanzi (Masters of Huainan): To warm and nurture with care. Commentary: The term means to warm and provide comfort. Also the name of a county. Book of the Later Han (Hou Hanshu): Advanced to besiege Dong Xian and Pang Meng at Xu. Commentary: Xu is the name of a county, belonging to Donghai Commandery. Also pronounced xu. Also pronounced xu. Also pronounced xiong. Sima Fa (Methods of the Sima): The drum sounds five times at dawn to signal the commencement of the morning warmth.