Si Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Water (shuǐ) Huan Kangxi Stroke Count: 13 Page 633, Entry 40 Pronounced huan (falling tone). Name of a river. Commentary on the Water Classic (Shuijing Zhu): The Qu River flows southeast through Kaifeng County, where the Sui and Huan rivers originate. Also the name of a hexagram. Correct Meaning of the Book of Changes (Yijing Zhengyi): Huan is a term meaning to disperse or loosen. A person of great virtue establishes achievements and creates a legacy; by dispersing difficulties and dissolving dangers, this is called huan. Book of Odes (Shijing), Odes of Zhou: Continuing their plans, scattering and diffusing. Also, huanhuan refers to the appearance of overflowing water. Book of Odes (Shijing), Odes of Zheng: The Zhen and Wei rivers are just now flowing in full. Also, huanlan describes the appearance of literary patterns. History of the Later Han (Hou Hanshu), Biography of Yan Du: Brilliant and overflowing to the eyes. Also, pronounced hui (falling tone). Same meaning as above.