Wei Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Bamboo (zhú) Xiang Kangxi strokes: 15 Page 890, Entry 16 Pronounced xiang. According to the Analytical Dictionary of Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to the female components of a large cart. According to the Ocean of Characters (Pianhai), the place inside a cart for holding items is called a xiang. Book of Odes (Shijing), Lesser Odes of the Kingdom: Bright is that Draught Ox, but it does not serve to draw the cart. Commentary: The xiang is the carriage box of a large cart. Also means a granary. Book of Odes (Shijing), Lesser Odes of the Kingdom: They seek a thousand granaries, they seek ten thousand carriage boxes. Also refers to a bamboo container, such as a box or chest. Also written in the same form as the term meaning side-chamber (xiang). Book of Etiquette and Ceremonial (Yili), Ritual of the Duke Feeding the Senior Officials: The guest ascends, and the Duke bows and withdraws to the side-chamber. Also, in the Book of Rites (Yili), Ritual of Audience: A small table is placed in the east side-chamber. Commentary: The east side-chamber is the place in front of the eastern room where one waits to perform duties. History of the Former Han (Qianhan Shu), Biography of Zhou Chang: The Emperor wished to make Ruyi, the son of Lady Qi, the heir apparent. Zhou Chang said: I, your servant, stutteringly know that this is not permissible. The Emperor smiled happily and immediately dropped the matter. Empress Lu listened from the side-chamber. Commentary: Shigu notes: The eastern and western rooms of the main sleeping quarters are both called xiang, as they are shaped like boxes or chests. Editorial corrections: In the Analytical Dictionary of Characters, it states the male components; the original text has been corrected to read female components. In the Ritual of Audience, it states to wait in the east side-chamber; the original text has been corrected by adding the character for small table before the word wait.