You Collection, Middle Volume
Radical: Foot (zú)
Bie
Kangxi Strokes: 19
Page 1233, Entry 04
From Tang Rhymes (Tangyun), Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), and Rhyme Meeting (Yunhui): pronounced bi.
According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen): to kick. Another definition is to be lame.
According to the Jade Chapters (Yupian): bie describes the appearance of walking in a circling or hobbling manner.
According to the Zhuangzi, Horses' Hooves (Zhuangzi, Mati pian): to hobble for the sake of benevolence, to kick and struggle for the sake of righteousness. Sound and Meaning (Yinyi) notes: this describes the appearance of forcing oneself to act out of benevolence and righteousness.
According to the Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): pronounced bie. The meaning is the same.
According to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): pronounced pie. To turn the foot and kick.