Yin Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Roof (bù) Entry: an Kangxi strokes: 6 Page 282, Entry 08 Pronounced an (level tone). Shuowen Jiezi (Shuowen): Quiet. Formed from woman, placed under the roof. Guangyun (Guangyun): Slow; to stop. Book of Documents (Shujing), Canon of Yao: To be respectful, wise, accomplished, thoughtful, and serene (an-an). Commentary: An-an refers to that which is natural by nature. Yiji (Yiji): Settle yourself in your stopping point. Commentary: This means to stop at the highest level of goodness. Also, peace; to settle. Book of Documents (Shujing), Counsels of Gao Yao: It lies in knowing people; it lies in settling the people. Guanzi (Qiyu): Their hearts are settled, and they do not change their minds upon seeing strange things. Also, the opposite of danger. History of the Former Han Dynasty (Qianhan Shu), Biography of Jia Yi: If placed in a safe position, one is safe; if placed in a dangerous position, one is in danger. Also, ease and indulgence. Book of Rites (Liji), Biao Ji: The superior man becomes stronger daily through gravity and respect; through ease and indulgence, he becomes lazier daily. Zuo Tradition (Zuo Zhuan), Year 23 of Duke Xi: Cherishing pleasure and ease actually ruins one's reputation. Also, in the system of posthumous titles, to be harmonious and non-contentious is called An. Also, an interrogative particle meaning "how" or "where." Book of Rites (Liji), Tan Gong: Where shall I look for support? Songs of Chu (Chu Ci), Heavenly Questions: Where are the borders of the nine heavens? How are they placed? How are they attached? Also, the same as the particle yan. Zhengzitong (Zhengzitong): The relationship of an to yan is like that of he to he (interrogative). The pronunciations differ, but the meanings are interchangeable. Also, a surname. Customs and Traditions (Fengsu Tong): Han dynasty governor An Cheng, Tang dynasty official An Jincang. Also, Anqi and Anping are both compound surnames. Also, name of a prefecture; during the Spring and Autumn period, it was the state of Yun, during the Han dynasty it belonged to Jiangxia Commandery, and during the Song dynasty it was renamed Anzhou. Also, rhyming with the pronunciation yan. Book of Odes (Shijing), Daya: Capturing prisoners in succession; the places where they were beheaded are peaceful. Also, rhyming with the pronunciation yin. Su Shi, Eulogy for Li Zhongmeng: Upright and outstanding, valuing oneself as a treasure; deceiving the world and following the vulgar customs. Within, one is not at peace. Textual Research: In the entry for the biography of Jia Yi in the History of the Former Han Dynasty, the text has been corrected to reflect the original book.