Si Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Water (shuǐ) Entry: 永 Kangxi Stroke Count: 5 Page 603, Entry 04 Pronounced yǒng. Shuowen Jiezi says it is the appearance of water flowing long. It resembles the form of water veins extending continuously. Book of Odes (Shijing): The river water flows long without stopping. Also, Er-Ya (Erya): It means long-lasting or distant. Fangyan (Yángzǐ fāngyán): Everything that is applied to the masses and can be sustained is called yǒng. Book of Documents (Shujing): Relying forever for ten thousand generations. Book of Odes (Shijing): Long seeing its achievements. Also, a prefecture name. Yunhui says it was established during the Tang dynasty and named after two rivers. Also, a surname. Liexian Zhuan mentions Yong Shigong. Also, the same as yǒng (chanting). Book of Documents (Shujing): Poetry expresses one's intent, and singing extends the language. Commentary: This refers to chanting its meaning to extend the words. Pronounced yǒng. It is also read with the original pronunciation.