Si Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Water (shuǐ) 滋 Kangxi stroke count: 14 Page 642, Entry 15 Ancient form. According to Tang Dynasty Rhymes (Tangyun), pronounced zi. According to Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) and Rhyme Collection (Yunhui), pronounced zi. According to Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), pronounced zi. Name of a river. According to Analytical Dictionary of Characters (Shuowen), the river originates in the White Valley of Ox-Drinking Mountain. Also an alternative name for the Ba River. According to Commentary on the Classic of Waterways (Shuijingzhu), the Ba River in Baling County was anciently called the Zi River. Also means to plant, grow, or increase. Book of Documents (Shujing), specifically the Great Oath (Taishi) chapter, states: In planting virtue, one must strive for growth. Also means liquid or juice. Record of Rites (Liji), specifically the檀弓 (Tangong) chapter, states: There must be the juices of grasses and trees there. Also means numerous or flourishing. Zuo Commentary on the Spring and Autumn Annals (Zuozhuan), specifically the fifteenth year of Duke Xi, states: Things are born and then have forms; forms exist and then there is proliferation. Also means flavor or taste. Record of Rites (Liji), specifically the Monthly Ordinances (Yueling) chapter, states: Lighten the flavors and do not over-rely on seasoning. Also means turbid or muddy. Zuo Commentary on the Spring and Autumn Annals (Zuozhuan), specifically the eighth year of Duke Ai, states: The people of Wucheng detained the people of Zeng who were soaking reeds and said: Why did you make our water turbid? Also interchangeable with the characters meaning to breed or to be diligent. Also interchangeably written as the character meaning this. History of the Former Han (Qianhan), specifically the Treatise on the Five Elements (Wuxingzhi), states: Taxes and levies have become heavy. Also according to Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), pronounced ci. Name of a river originating from Gaoli Mountain. Classic of Mountains and Seas (Shanhaijing) states: From the mountain of Gaoshi, the Zi River originates.