Hai Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Black (hēi) Zhen Kangxi strokes: 22 Page 1521, Entry 35 Guangyun: Pronounced zhen. Jiyun and Zhengyun: Pronounced zhen. Yupian: Beautiful hair. Zuo Tradition (Zuozhuan): In the past, the You clan had a daughter whose hair was black and very beautiful; it was shiny enough to serve as a mirror. Commentary: Beautiful hair is called zhen. Also written in a variant form (zhen). Book of Odes (Shijing): With abundant hair like clouds. Also, Guangyun: Black appearance. Also, Guangyun: Pronounced yin. Guangyun: To dye a color black.