Wu Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Sickness (bìng) Pi Kangxi stroke count: 10 Page 771, Entry 12 Sound compilation (Jiyun) and Rhyme collection (Yunhui) state it is pronounced fa. Jade chapters (Yupian) defines it as thin and weak. Correct character compendium (Zhengzitong) defines it as exhausted or tired. Record of the Northern Expedition of the Yongle Emperor (Ming Yongle Beizheng Lu) states: The Emperor's carriage departed from Minggu Town; the weather was refreshing, and both men and horses felt no thirst. If the weather were scorching, everyone would become exhausted. Sound compilation (Jiyun) also defines it as pronounced bian, meaning to be ill.