Chen Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Tree (mù) Kangxi Strokes: 13 Page 542, Entry 03 Pronounced jie (rising tone). Discussed in Explaining Graphs and Analysis of Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to a bracket system. Originally written in a variant form, it is now written as jie. Discussed in Approaches to Art and Literature (Erya), specifically in the section Interpreting Palaces (Shigong), it states: The supporting bracket is called a jie. The commentary notes: It is the bracket system. The sub-commentary explains: It refers to the short post on a beam, which is the bracket system.