Mao Collection, Middle Volume. Radical: Halberd (gē). Kangxi stroke count: 15. Page 413, Entry 41. Pronounced yin (rising tone). According to the Explaining and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to a long spear. Also pronounced yan (rising tone). Used in personal names. In the Commentary on the Zuo Tradition (Zuo Zhuan), eighteenth year of Duke Wen, it mentions the talented son of the Gaoyang clan, Taoyin. Also pronounced zhuan (rising tone). Meaning is the same. Also pronounced you (rising tone). A long shield. Also pronounced jin (rising tone). A type of spear.