Shen Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Clothing (yī) Bi Kangxi stroke count: 14 Page 1118, Entry 18 Pronounced bei. In the Explanation of Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it means to attach or increase. Xu states: it is like attaching extra pieces to clothing. Also, according to the Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun) and the Rhyme Compilation (Yunhui), it means to give or to attach. In the Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), it means to supplement. According to the Discourses of the States (Jin Yu): To organize and manage the state, to assist the former ruler and achieve hegemony. Also, pronounced pi. According to the Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), it refers to a type of ceremonial crown. In the Book of Rites (Liji), Jade Digest (Yuzao): The feudal lords wear plain robes for sacrifices and ceremonial crowns for court audiences. In the Xunzi, Chapter on Enriching the State (Fuguo pian): Great officers wear ceremonial crowns. Yang Liang's commentary states: The Son of Heaven has six types of garments; the great fur coat is the highest, and the others are secondary. The term secondary implies assistance. Also, refers to a short jacket. In the Er Ya (Boya), it is written as a jacket, called a short jacket. Also, to assist. In the History of the Former Han Dynasty (Qian Han Shu), Biography of Xiang Ji: Liang was the general of Kuaiji, and Ji was an assisting general. The commentary states: Assisting means to support. Also, small. In the Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), Biography of Wei Qing: Captured more than ten minor kings of the Right Worthy King. The commentary states: Minor kings are small kings. Also, in the Biographies of Mencius and Xunzi (Mengzi Xunqing liezhuan): There are small seas surrounding it. The commentary states: Small seas are minor seas. Also, the name of a settlement. In the Zuo Tradition (Zuo Zhuan), sixteenth year of Duke Wen: The people of Bi and Tiao chased them. The commentary states: Bi is a settlement of the Yong state. Also, a surname. In the Comprehensive Treatises (Tongzhi), Treatise on Clans: The Zheng state officials Bi Chen and Bi Zao. Also, in the Dictionary of Surnames (Xingyuan): Today there is a Bi family in Xuanzhou.