Wu Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Sickness (bìng) Yong; Kangxi strokes: 23 Page 783, Entry 13 Tang Rhyme (Tangyun), Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), Rhyme Compendium (Yunhui), Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Pronounced yong. Explaining Graphs (Shuowen): A swelling. Broad Rhymes (Guangyun): Carbuncle and furuncle. Explanations of Names (Shiming): Yong means congestion. It is where vital energy is congested and knotted, wrapped up and ulcerating. Correct Character Mastery (Zhengzitong): A malignant sore. There are four types of perverse swellings: ciyong, chishi, tunie, and zouhuan. Also called liyong or tuoyong. All are caused by the stagnation of blood and energy, where the nourishing and protective spirits cannot circulate. History of the Later Han (Hou Hanshu), Treatise on Calendrics: At the Awakening of Insects, the shadow is eight feet and two inches; when it arrives before it is due, it frequently causes carbuncles, ulcers, and swelling of the shins. Also a place name. Interchangeable with Yong in Yong Province. History of the Later Han (Hou Hanshu), Annals of Emperor Xian: Divided the four commanderies west of the river in Liang Province into Yong Province. Note: These are Jincheng, Jiuquan, Dunhuang, and Zhangye. Also pronounced yong (rising tone). Strategies of the Warring States (Zhanguoce): Even if a leper suffers from carbuncles, swellings, and sores. Explanation of Texts (Shiwen): Yong is pronounced yong (rising tone). Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun): Also written as yong. Also written as yong. Rhyme Compendium (Yunhui): Sometimes also written as yong.