Yin Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Corpse (shī) Kangxi Strokes: 17 Page 304, Entry 02 Pronounced jù As defined in the Shuowen Jiezi (Shuowen), it means footwear. Derived from the character for shoe with the phonetic component lou. Also refers to leather footwear. Xu states that this refers to leather shoes. As noted in the Explanation of Names (Shiming), the word is related to the term for restraint, as it serves to restrain the foot. The Rites of Zhou (Zhouli), Offices of Heaven, states that the official in charge of footwear manages the shoes worn by the king and queen. The commentary notes that shoes with thick soles are called xi, while those with thin soles are called ju. The sub-commentary clarifies that thick soles refer to multiple layers, and thin soles refer to a single layer. The Book of Etiquette and Ceremonial (Yili), Rites for Officials at Funerals, mentions summer hemp shoes and winter white shoes. The Book of Rites (Liji), Summary of the Rules of Propriety, states that when sitting in the presence of an elder, one should not bring one's shoes onto the hall. According to the Additions to the Rhyme Dictionary (Zengyun), it is the same as the character pronounced lou. The Rites of Zhou mentions the official responsible for leather footwear. Textual correction: The Book of Etiquette and Ceremonial, Rites for Capping, refers to summer hemp shoes and winter leather shoes. We note that this text does not appear in the Rites for Capping; upon investigation, it is found in the Rites for Officials at Funerals, which refers to summer hemp shoes and winter white shoes. We have corrected Capping to Funerals and changed leather to white.