Shen Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Clothes (yī) Character: Bao Kangxi strokes: 11 Page 1113, Entry 29 According to the Compilation of Standardized Pronunciations (Jiyun), it is pronounced bao (falling rising tone). It is a variant of the character meaning to hold or embrace. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen), it means to store or hold in the bosom. According to the Rectification of the Six Writings (Liushu zheng'e), the common usage of the character meaning to hold is incorrect. For further details, see the explanation under the Radical: Hand (shǒu). Additionally, according to the Tang Dictionary (Tangyun), it is pronounced bao (falling tone). It refers to the front lapel of a garment. According to the Dialects of Yangzi (Fangyan), a single-layered garment with a front lapel is called a zuo garment. The commentary by Guo explains this refers to a garment with a front pocket. It also refers to the hanging part of court attire. Additionally, according to the Compilation of Standardized Pronunciations (Jiyun), it is pronounced pao (falling tone). Pao-nang refers to the appearance of loose-fitting clothing. Additionally, pronounced pao (falling tone). It is the same as the character for a long robe. For further details, see the entry for the character for a long robe.