Shen Collection, Lower Volume. Radical: Insect (chóng). Character: Chi. Kangxi Stroke Count: 10. Page 1078, Entry 28. Pronounced chi. Name of an insect. In the Six Writings Corrected and Debased (Liushu zheng'e), it is stated that all those lacking knowledge are called chi. Also, Chiyou, a person's name. In the Book of Documents (Shujing), specifically the Cannons of Lu section, it says: Chiyou began the rebellion. The commentary notes: The lord of the Nine Li, titled Chiyou. Also, the name of a star. In the History of Jin (Jinshu), Treatise on Astronomy, it says: The Chiyou Banner resembles a comet but is curved at the rear; it mimics the appearance of a banner, and in the direction where it is seen, there will be military conflict below. Also, to insult. In Zhang Heng's Western Capital Rhapsody (Xijing fu), it says: Insulting and confusing the border regions. Also, foolish. In Lu Ji's Rhapsody on Literature (Wen fu), it says: The beautiful and the ugly, the good and the bad, can be discussed. Also, chi chi, the appearance of being honest and generous. In the Book of Odes (Shijing), Odes of Wei, it says: The boor with his honest, generous look. Also a surname. In the Comprehensive Treatises (Tongzhi), Records of Clans, it is stated: The Chi clan are descendants of Chiyou. Also, pronounced chi. An insect crawling or stretching. In the Extensive Rhymes (Guangyun), it is described as following or trailing. In the Six Writings Corrected and Debased (Liushu zheng'e), it notes that to write it as other characters is incorrect. In the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), it is considered the same as the character chi. See the detailed note under the character chi. Note that the bottom right of the character chi is written with the ice component, not with a dot.