Wei Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Silk (mì) Kangxi Strokes: 12 Page 923, Entry 19 Guangyun, Jiyun, Yunhui: Pronounced die. Zheng-yun: Pronounced die. Shuowen: The mourning band worn on the head during funeral rites. Book of Etiquette and Ceremonial (Yili), Mourning Apparel: A rough mourning band. Commentary: A mourning band made of hemp cloth, worn on the head and tied around the waist, is called a die. The die on the head resembles a black cloth cap lacking a top ornament, while the die at the waist resembles a wide belt. Book of Rites (Liji), Tan Gong: The meaning of die is to fill. Commentary: Used to express grief and sorrow. Also, Zhou Rites (Zhouli), Spring Officials, Master of Ceremonies: For all matters of condolence, one must wear the bian-die style of attire. Commentary: A bian-die resembles a jue-bian cap but is plain in color, with a ring-shaped die attached. Also, Zuo Tradition (Zuo Zhuan), 19th Year of Duke Zhuang: Buried at Diehuang. Commentary: Diehuang refers to the gate towers before a tomb passage. Textual Research: In the Book of Etiquette and Ceremonial commentary, it is stated that the die on the head resembles a black cloth cap lacking a top ornament. In accordance with the original text, the term lacking a neck ornament has been corrected to lacking a top ornament.