Mao Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Hand (shǒu) Entry: 揅 Kangxi Strokes: 13 Page 441, Entry 02 This is the common form of the character 揅. The shape of the character 揅 is composed of 幵. According to the Tang Rhyme (Tang Yun), it is pronounced jian (rising tone). According to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), it is pronounced jian (rising tone). The pronunciation is the same as yan (rising tone). The meaning is to break by pounding. It also refers to rubbing or grinding. The common form is written as 揅. The shape of the head character 揅 is composed of 幵.