Yin Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Mountain (shān) Yan Kangxi stroke count: 12 Page 316, Entry 05 Broad Rimes (Guangyun): Pronounced yan (rising tone) Collected Rimes (Jiyun): Pronounced yan (rising tone) The sound is equivalent to yan (falling-rising tone). Yan describes the appearance of a mountain that is high and precipitous. Pan Yue, Western Expedition Rhapsody (Xizheng fu): It is precipitous and steep, stretching out straight. Commentary: Yan qiao describes the appearance of being high and precipitous. Guo Pu, Rhapsody on the Yangtze River (Jiang fu): The banks and cliffs are weathered and jagged. Commentary: The banks and cliffs refer to the riverside. Weathered and jagged describes the appearance of rocks standing tall and high. Jade Chapters (Yupian): Refers to the shape of palace halls and storied towers. Comprehensive Collection of Characters (Zihui): Pronounced yan (falling tone) Correct Meaning Guide (Zhengzitong): Pronounced yan (falling tone) The meaning is the same.