Xu Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Metal (jīn) Character: Yin Kangxi strokes: 12 Page 1298, Entry 16 According to Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), pronounced yin (third tone). According to Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) and Rhyme Collection (Yunhui), pronounced yin (third tone). Defined as to pull. According to Approaches to Refinement (Erya), in the section on utensils, it is noted that tin is called yin. The commentary states that tin is white pewter, also known as yin. The Explanation of Text (Shiwen) states that yin is pronounced yin (third tone). Also, according to Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced shen (fourth tone). Also, according to Five Sound Collected Rhymes (Wuyin Jiyun), pronounced shen (fourth tone). Also, according to Tang Rhymes (Tangyun) and Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced yin (fourth tone). The meaning is the same. Also, according to Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), it refers to a sharp implement. According to Five Sound Collected Rhymes (Wuyin Jiyun), it refers to iron.