Wei Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Silk (mì) Kangxi Strokes: 11 Page 921, Entry 13 Pronounced jiong. As defined in the Shuowen Jiezi (Shuowen), it means to pull tightly. Also, according to the Jiyun, pronounced jiong. The meaning is the same. Also, according to the Jiyun, pronounced jiong. According to the Yunhui, pronounced jiong. It refers to an unlined garment. Book of Rites (Liji), Jade Pattern (Yuzao): A single-layer garment is called a jiong. Commentary: An outer garment without a lining. Also, Doctrine of the Mean (Zhongyong): Wearing an embroidered garment and covering it with a plain one. Explanatory Text: The character jiong is also written in a variant form. In the Book of Odes (Shijing), it is written as jiong. Also, according to the Jiyun, pronounced wei. The meaning is the same.