Wu Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Eye (mù) Yuan Kangxi strokes: 10 Page 805, Entry 08 Pronounced wan. According to the Analytical Dictionary of Characters (Shuowen), it describes eyes without vision. According to the Principles of the Six Scripts (Liushu gu), it refers to an eyeball that is withered and sunken. Additionally, a well that has dried up and lacks water is also called yuan. As noted in the Zuo Commentary (Zuozhuan) on the twelfth year of Duke Xuan, one looks from a withered well to save someone. The commentary notes this refers to a disused well. Also pronounced yuan. The meaning is the same. Also refers to the appearance of an eye socket being hollow. Also pronounced wei. The meaning is the same.