Wei Collection, Middle Volume. Radical: Silk (mì). Kangxi strokes: 17. Page 935, Entry 21. Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), and Dictionary of Rhymes (Yunhui): Pronounced feng. Explication of Written Characters (Shuowen): To join fabric using a needle and thread. Book of Odes (Shijing), Odes of Shao and the South: The seams of a lambskin garment. Commentary: The term refers to the sewing of fur garments to ensure a proper fit. Also, Odes of Wei: Can be used to sew lower garments. Zuo Tradition (Zuozhuan), Year 2 of Duke Zhao: I respectfully thank you for patching the deficiencies of my state. Commentary: This refers to repairing or mending. Also, Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced feng. Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Pronounced feng. The meaning is the same. Also, Broad Rhymes (Guangyun): Pronounced feng. Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced feng. The seam where two pieces of clothing are joined. Rites of Zhou (Zhouli), Officers of Heaven: The Seamster is in charge of sewing matters within the royal palace. Book of Rites (Liji), Tan Gong: In ancient times, caps were sewn vertically; now, they are sewn horizontally. Textual research: Zuo Tradition (Zuozhuan), Year 2 of Duke Zhao states: Dare to thank you for patching the deficiencies of my humble state. According to the original text, the two characters for humble state have been added following the phrase patching the deficiencies.