Xu Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Page (yè) Kangxi Strokes: 18 Page 1407, Entry 01 Pronounced zhuān. In the Explanation of Characters (Shuowen), it denotes the appearance of one who is cautious and reserved. In the Rhyme Collection (Yunhui), it means ignorant. Also the name of an ancient emperor. In the Jade Chapters (Yupian), Changyi gave birth to Gaoyang, who was Emperor Zhuanxu. Zhuan means single-minded, and Xu means upright. It implies he was able to focus on and uphold the way of Heaven. Also Zhuanxu, the name of a star. (See the entry for the character Xu for details). Also Zhuanyu, the name of a state. Also a surname. In the Biographies of Immortals (Shenxian Zhuan), there is the Great Woman Zhuanxu He. Also Zhuansun, a compound surname. Also used interchangeably with the character for exclusive, meaning alone. In the Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), the guest was foolish and ignorant, speaking rashly and making light of authority. In the History of the Former Han (Qianhan), General-in-Chief Lu and Chancellor Chan seized military power and held political authority. In the Ban Gu Essay (Dian Yin), how could he, for his own sake, have made such arbitrary statements? Also denotes a round appearance. In the History of the Former Han (Qianhan), Jia Juanzhi biography, he lived alone in the middle of the sea. The commentary states that this character is the same as the one for exclusive. Exclusive also means insignificant. One source says it means round in appearance. Textual correction: Also used interchangeably with the character for round. Note: According to the Jade Chapters, the Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), and the Rhyme Collection (Yunhui), the character Zhuan does not have a round pronunciation, nor is it stated to be interchangeable with the character for round. It is now corrected based on the commentary of the History of the Former Han cited below, which refers to a round appearance.