Hai Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Black (hēi) Kangxi Strokes: 26 Page 1522, Entry 31 Pronounced yan (rising tone). According to the Explaining and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to a black spot in the center. According to the Expanded Glosses (Guangya), it means black. According to the Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), it refers to a black mole on the face. In the History of the Former Han (Qianhan Shu), Records of Emperor Gao, it is written: The Emperor had seventy-two black spots on his left thigh. Commentary: Shigu says: Nowadays in China, these are commonly called yanzi. Also pronounced an (dipping tone). According to the Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), it refers to a black mark. Also used in names. The Jin state had a person named Luan Yan.