Chen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Sun (rì) Daytime Kangxi Strokes: 11 Page 495, Entry 43 Pronounced zhou (falling tone). In the Explanation of Characters (Shuowen), it is defined as the time between sunrise and sunset, serving as the boundary to the night. It is formed by a simplified version of the character for picture (huà) combined with the character for sun. In the Book of Changes (Yijing), within the Progress (Jin) hexagram, it states: Receiving guests three times during the day. Also, the name of a place. In the Works of Mencius (Mengzi), it mentions: Staying three nights before leaving Zhou. Also, a surname. According to the Comprehensive Account of Customs (Fengsutong), it originated from the descendants of the grand official of the Zhou fief, who then took it as their surname. Also, to rhyme with other characters in poetic compositions (ye). In the Western Capital Rhapsody (Xijing Fu) by Zhang Heng: The guards of the palace at their eight stations, alert at night and patrolling by day. Planting spears and hanging shields, to guard against the unexpected.