Wu Collection, Middle Volume Radical: White (bái) Kangxi stroke count: 7 Page 786, Entry 01 Tang Rhymes (Tangyun): Pronounced bi. Explaining Characters and Phrases (Shuowen Jiezi): Defined as the fragrance of grain. The character shape resembles fine grain encased in husks. The component "spoon" is the tool used for scooping. Another theory suggests that the character refers to a single grain. Additionally, in Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced bei, same pronunciation as bi. Additionally, in Wide Rhymes (Guangyun): Pronounced ji; in Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced qi, same pronunciation as ji. Additionally, in Wide Rhymes (Guangyun): Pronounced bi; in Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced bi, same pronunciation as bi. The pronunciations and meanings above are the same. Additionally, in Wide Rhymes (Guangyun): Pronounced liang; in Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced liang, same pronunciation as xiang (fragrance). It means the fragrance of grain. Correct Meaning of Characters (Zhengzitong): Explains that this character was originally written in a variant form (variant) and is the ancient form of the word for fragrance. Supplement to the Collection of Characters (Zihui Bu): Points out that writing it in another variant form (variant) is incorrect.