Zi Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Water (shuǐ) Page 143, Entry 08 Pronounced lian (falling tone) From "Tang Yun" and "Ji Yun," pronounced the same as "yan." From "Yangzi Fangyan," meaning "dirty." In the area between Dongqi and Haidai, some places are called "mei," and some are called "ran." Also from "Ji Yun," one explanation means water surging forward. Also written as (character missing). Also pronounced the same as "yan." Also pronounced the same as "yan." The meaning is the same.