Yin Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Step (chì) Kangxi Strokes: 10 Page 367, Entry 06 According to Tang Rhymes (Tangyun) and Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), the pronunciation is cheng (falling tone). According to Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen), it means to walk straight. According to Extensive Rhymes (Guangyun), it is pronounced cheng (falling tone), meaning a small path after rain. According to Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), it is pronounced ling (falling tone), with the same meaning. It is also pronounced ting (falling tone), meaning a small path.