Chen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Sun (rì) Kangxi stroke count: 16 Page 499, Entry 51 According to the Sound Rhymes (Jiyun), it is the same as the character for brilliant or bright (xi). It means to roast or to dry by heat. Another theory states that it means scorching hot. It is also pronounced xi (rising tone), with the same sound as the word for joy or delight. It describes a prosperous appearance, and also denotes something that is extremely hot.