Wu Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Stand (lì) Kangxi Strokes: 10 Page 870, Entry 29 Broad Rhymes (Guangyun) and Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun) state the pronunciation is zhan (falling tone), same as the character for occupy. It means to stand for a long time. The Sea of Characters (Pianhai) defines it as the appearance of sitting or standing without moving. In common parlance, it refers to standing alone. Also, Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun) states the pronunciation is zhan (rising tone), same as the character for talkative. The meaning is the same. Some versions of Broad Rhymes (Guangyun) write it as a variant form. Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun) also records it written as a variant form.