Si Collection, Middle Volume
Radical: Fire (huǒ)
Kangxi Strokes: 14
Page 679, Entry 01
Pronounced ying. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to the light of candles within a house. The character is composed of fire and a cover radical.
In the Former Han (Qianhan), Ban Gu’s Preface Biography: Keeping watch over the faint candlelight in a secluded corner. The commentary of Shi Gu states: ying-ying refers to a small, dim candlelight.
According to the Jade Chapters (Yupian), ying-ying refers to something that appears radiant.
According to the Extensive Rhymes (Guangyun), it refers to brightness or luminosity.
Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), Zhao House: Her beauty is radiant, and her appearance is as vivid as the Chinese trumpet creeper.
Du Mu, Rhapsody on the A-Fang Palace (Efanggong Fu): The stars shine brightly.
It is also the name of a star, known as the Planet of Delusion (Yinghuo). According to the Records of the Grand Historian, Treatise on the Celestial Offices: Observe the resolute energy to determine the position of the Yinghuo star. It is also written as a variant form (ying).
According to the Zhuangzi, In the World of Men: And the eyes will be dazzled by it. The commentary states: it causes the eyes to become dizzy.
Yingyang is the name of a county. According to the Zuo Commentary (Zuo Zhuan), twelfth year of Duke Xuan: Arrived at Ying Marsh (Yingze), where six elks were seen. The commentary states: Ying Marsh is located to the east of Yingyang County.
According to the Commentary on the Water Classic (Shuijing Zhu), there is a Fire Mountain. Because it resembles fire, it is called Ying Terrace.
It is also the name of a plant. According to the Literary Expositor (Erya), Interpretation of Plants: The plant known as ying-weiwei. The commentary states: it is a type of medicinal herb.
It is interchangeable with the character for firefly. According to the Literary Expositor, Interpretation of Insects: The firefly is called zhao. According to the Chronicle of Emperor Ling in the History of the Later Han (Houhan Shu): Pursuing the light of the fireflies for several miles.
Pronounced hong. Refers to the light of a fire.
Pronounced ying. The meaning is the same.
Pronounced xuan. The original character is written as a variant form (ying), which is the name of a river.
Pronounced ying. Interchangeable with the character meaning clear or brilliant. Ting-ying refers to doubt or confusion. According to the Zhuangzi, Discussion on Making All Things Equal: This is something that even the Yellow Emperor would find confusing.
Pronounced ying. Describes the appearance of firelight.
Pronounced ying (falling tone). Describes a flickering or momentary brightness.
Textual Research: In the Chronicle of Emperor Ling in the History of the Later Han, the text originally stated "thereupon ying-guang," but it has been corrected to "pursuing the light."
