Shen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Grass (cǎo) 菸 Kangxi Stroke Count: 14 Page 1040, Entry 08 Pronounced yu. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it denotes an odor. According to the Extensive Refinements (Boya), it refers to a foul smell. Song Yu, Nine Arguments (Jiubian): The leaves wither and lose their color. Also, according to the Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), it is pronounced yan, with the same meaning. Also, according to the Collection of Rhymes (Yunhui), it is pronounced yu. Nian-yan refers to decay or spoilage. According to the Extensive Rhymes (Guangyun), it refers to a foul-smelling grass.