Yin Collection, Middle Volume. Radical: Napkin (jīn). Kangxi strokes: 17. Page 337, Entry 01. Pronounced bang. According to the Broad Rhymes (Guangyun) and Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), the pronunciation is bang. According to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), the pronunciation is bang. Broad Rhymes (Guangyun) states: to arrange or repair silk shoes. Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) states: refers to the edge or border section of footwear undergoing repair. Six Categories of Characters (Liushugu) states: bang means a reinforcing patch or addition. It is also written in a simplified variant form (bang). Generally, any assistance or support provided from the side is called bang.