1. Phonetic notation and explanation. [1]
2. Use words with the same or similar sounds to explain the meaning of a word. One book of name interpretation can be used for many purposes, such as: Heaven, Dianya. Water, definitely. Also known as sound gloss 。 Northern History, Vol. IV, XII. Biography of Liu Fang: Well known and strong memory, with a view to Cangya, especially the long speech, undoubtedly.