Wei Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Silk (mì) Kangxi Strokes: 15 Page 930, Entry 03 Pronounced xia. Jade Chapter (Yupian): The heel of a shoe. Also written in a variant form. Quickly Copied Chapters (Jijiu pian): Shoes, sandals, and heel-pieces. Note: The decorative trim or padding on the heel of a shoe. Pronounced duan. Same meaning as above. Pronounced duan. Same meaning as above. Note: In modern times, this is used as the character for silk fabric, but this usage is incorrect.