Si Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Water (shuǐ) Kangxi Strokes: 12 Page 630, Entry 20 Pronounced yu. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to a rapid current. In the Southern Capital Rhapsody (Nandu Fu) by Zhang Heng: The water flows rapidly and turbulent. Also, describing water waves layered like scales. In the River Rhapsody (Jiang Fu) by Guo Pu: The water swirls and rushes. Also, pronounced yu. Equivalent to the character meaning water. Also, equivalent to the character meaning a trench. In the Book of Odes (Shijing), Greater Odes: Building the city walls and the moats. The commentary states: The moats refer to the city ditches. Also, equivalent to the character meaning sorrowful. Describing a mournful and sad appearance. In the Sheng Rhapsody (Sheng Fu) by Pan Yue: Grieved, sorrowful, and pained.