Chen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Sun (rì) 10 strokes Page 495, Entry 15 Pronounced yan (falling tone). As defined in the Shuowen Jiezi (Shuowen): The sky is clear. As defined in the Little Erya (Xiao Erya): Bright and sunny. In the History of the Former Han (Qianshan Shu): In Zhongshan, the weather was clear and warm. Commentary by Ru Chun states: In the regions around the capital, when the sun rises and the air is clear, it is called yan. In the Biography of Yang Xiong: Then the sky was clear and the sun was bright. Commentary by Yan Shigu states: Yan means without clouds. Also: Late. In the Book of Etiquette and Ceremonial (Yili): Asking if the day is early or late. In the Huainanzi (Huainanzi): When the sun reaches the mulberry fields, it is called the late meal. In Qu Yuan's Encountering Sorrow (Lisao): Before the years and age have grown late. Also: Harmonious. In the Book of Odes (Shijing): Words and laughter are harmonious and gentle. Commentary states: Harmonious and gentle. Also: Fresh and abundant. In the Book of Odes (Shijing): Lambskin robes look fresh and abundant. Commentary states: Yan means the appearance of being fresh and abundant. Also: As defined in the Book of Rites (Liji): Let the officials be quiet and have no affairs, so as to settle the peace established by the yin. Commentary states: Yan means peace. Also: As defined in the Erya (Erya): Yan-yan means changing or hesitant. Also a surname. In the Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji): Yan Pingzhong Ying was a man from Yiwei in Lai. Pronounced an (falling tone). The meaning is the same.