You Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Speech (yán) Page 1176, Entry 01 Pronounced yuan (falling tone). According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to speaking slowly. Cited in the Mencius (Mengzi): Therefore he came slowly (yuan yuan). In modern editions, this is written as the character for source. Also, pronounced yuan (rising tone). Meaning is the same. Also, meaning to measure or estimate, according to the Expanded Elegant (Guangya). Also, a personal name. From the Old History of the Tang (Tangshu): Prince of Yong, Li Yuan. From the History of the Liao (Liaoshi), Annals of the Ancestor: The King of Goryeo, Shi Yu, and King Yuan came to pay court. Also, pronounced quan (level tone). Refers to speech that is harmonious and pleasant.