Wei Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Silk (mì) 絆 Kangxi Stroke Count: 11 Page 921, Entry 01 Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), Rhyme Compendium (Yunhui), Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Pronounced ban (falling tone). Explanation from the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen): The tethering of a horse. Jade Compendium (Yupian): A bridle or restraint. Increased Rhymes (Zengyun): To bind the feet is called ban; to wrap around the head is called ji. Former Han (Qianhan), Narrative Biography by Ban Gu: Now you, my child, have already mastered the restraints of benevolence and righteousness. Rhyme Supplements (Yunbu): Also rhymes with the sound xiang (falling tone). Yang Xiong, Admonition for the Governor of Jiaozhou: Since the beginning of creation, there were no restraints and no bindings. When the Duke of Zhou assumed the regency, white male pheasants were offered as tribute. Broad Rhymes (Guangyun): Ban is the same as ban (a variant form).