Hai Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Horse (mǎ) Entry: 23 Page 1445, Entry 23 Pronounced yan (falling tone). In the Jade Pavilion (Yupian), it refers to a type of horse. It also carries the meaning of proof or verified effect. In the Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), the Duke Xian of Jin asked, With what shall this be proven? Xun Xi replied, By letting the dead return to life and the living feel no shame, this is the proof. It also carries the meaning of to examine or to inspect. In the History of the Former Han (Qianhan shu), it is written that Yang Yun was handed over to the Commandant of Justice, Yu Dingguo, to be interrogated, and the testimony of the witnesses was clear and manifest. The commentary states that the witnesses were those present at the side, meaning those who were physically present at the scene and witnessed the matter firsthand. Furthermore, in the History of the Former Han (Qianhan shu), the imperial edict of Emperor Ping states that those who ought to be inspected should be immediately questioned. The commentary notes this means to go to the place where they reside to conduct the inquiry. The common variant forms written as yan and yan are incorrect.