Tang Rhymes (Tangyun) and Rhyme Collection (Yunhui) record its pronunciation as pi (falling tone). It is pronounced the same as bi (falling tone). Discussion of Writing and Explaining Characters (Shuowen Jiezi) defines it as worn-out clothing. The form of the character derives from Cloth (jin), resembling the appearance of damaged clothing. Jade Chapter (Yupian) describes it as the appearance of tattered clothing. Additionally, Extended Glosses (Guangya) records that the character also carries the meanings of coarse, vulgar, or small. Furthermore, Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) records its pronunciation as pie (falling tone). It is pronounced the same as pie (entering tone). The meaning is the same as stated above. Radical: Cloth (jīn) Zi Collection, Page Position: Lower Page 328, Entry 01