Xu Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Metal (jīn) 銜; Kangxi strokes: 14 Page 1305, Entry 12 Pronounced xián. Shuowen Jiezi: The bit in a horse's mouth. Composed of the radicals for metal and to walk. The bit is that which controls the horse's movements. An ideogram. Strategies of the Warring States (Zhanguo Ce): Leaning on the crossbar and pulling on the bit, traveling across the world. Book of Han (Hanshu), Biography of Zhang Chang: Benefiting from the bit and the whip. Also, Zhengzitong: To hold something in the mouth is called xian. Book of Odes (Shijing), Bin Odes: The commentary states: There was no initial act of holding the bit or the gag. Dongjing Meng Hua Lu: The imperial carriage ascended the Xuande Gate, and an amnesty was issued. A pole for the golden rooster was erected; atop the pole was a large wooden plate supporting a golden rooster, holding in its mouth a red pennant inscribed with the words Emperor, ten thousand years. Poem by Lu Zhaolin: The dragon holds the jeweled canopy in its mouth to welcome the morning sun. Also, Zhengzitong: To carry out the command of a ruler is called xianming (receiving a mandate). Official ranks and titles are called xian. Yulin: In recent appointments, the previous office is listed first, followed by the proposed office; the new and old are linked (xian) together. Poem by Bai Juyi, for Zhang Ji: Only the poet Zhang the Great Invoker has for ten years not changed his old official title. Poem by Lu You: Every character of his title is as pure as ice. Also, to feel or be moved by. Guanzi, Law and Order: When laws are established, the people are happy; when orders are issued, the people accept them. Poem by Lin Jingxi: The heart is moved by the benevolence of creation. Also, to resent or bear a grudge. Book of Han (Hanshu), Biographies of the Imperial Consorts: Consort Li was angry and did not respond, and her words were disrespectful; Emperor Jing bore a grudge against her in his heart. Old Book of Tang (Tangshu), Biography of Xue Yi: Yi was frequently humiliated by Li Jing and deeply resented him. Also, ginseng is also known as renxian. Bencao (Pharmacopoeia): Its growth has stages, hence the name. Poem by Su Shi: I had heard of the renxian fungus growing on this sheep-gut ridge. Also, Maxian (Horse Bit) is a sea deity. Mu Hua, Sea Rhapsody: The Haitong blocks the path, and Maxian stands in the road. Commentary: Haitong and Maxian are both names of deities. Maxian has a horse's head, a single horn, and the form of a dragon.