Yin Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Step (chì) Kangxi Dictionary stroke count: 3 Page 365, Entry 01 Pronounced chi (falling tone) according to Tang Rhyme (Tangyun) and Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), with a reading identical to the word for imperial decree. Explanation in Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi): To walk with small steps. The shape of the character resembles the connection between the lower leg, the thigh, and the torso of a person. Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): The compound chichu describes the appearance of walking. Classic of Primal Treasure (Yuanbao Jing): Recorded as, Claws grasp blood, toes move in small, halting steps. Pan Yue, Rhapsody on Pheasant Hunting (Shezhi Fu): Written as, Halting in the middle of a short walk. Commentary: Xu Yuan states that chichu means the appearance of stopping. Zhang Xian states that it means the act of walking with minor pauses along the way. Additionally, according to Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced feng (entering tone), with the same sound as the character for peak. It means to walk with regular, uniform steps.