Chou Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Mouth (kǒu) Character: Tasting Kangxi stroke count: 14 Page 206, Entry 09 Tang Rhymes (Tangyun): Pronounced chang. Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), Rhyme Meetings (Yunhui): Pronounced chang. Explanatory Dictionary of Characters (Shuowen): To assess flavor using the mouth. Composed of the element for delicious taste, with the sound indicated by the phonetic element for being yet or still. Book of Odes (Shijing): Taste to determine if the flavor is good or not. History of the Former Han (Qianhan): History of Suburban Sacrifices (Jiaosizhi): The various ghosts and spirits come forth to enjoy the sacrificial offerings. Commentary: Shigu states: This refers to enjoying sacrificial offerings. Also: Broad Rhymes (Guangyun): To test or experiment. Strategies of the Warring States (Zhanguoce): If there are doubts, then cautiously try it out. Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji): History of the House of Yue: Please try to test it. Biography of Zhang Er and Chen Yu: First test the strength of the Qin army. Also: Broad Rhymes (Guangyun): Once, or previously. Analects (Lunyu): Once engaged in this. Also: Jade Chapters (Yupian): A type of sacrifice. Erya: Explanations of Heaven (Shitian): The autumn sacrifice is called chang. Commentary: Tasting the newly harvested grains. Book of Odes (Shijing): Yue, ci, zheng, and chang (the sacrifices of the four seasons). Also: Broad Rhymes (Guangyun): A surname. Comprehensive Customs (Fengsutong): The descendants of Lord Mengchang. Jade Chapters (Yupian): The same as the character for taste. Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Sometimes written as a variant form.