Wei Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Silk (mì) Character: Ji Kangxi Strokes: 15 Page 930, Entry 01 Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), Collection of Rhymes (Yunhui), and Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Pronounced qi (falling tone). Explanation of Characters (Shuowen): To spin. Explanation of Names (Shiming): The lower horizontal hem of a garment, to secure its bottom. Book of Etiquette and Ceremonial (Yili): What is meant by a severed edge? It means it is not hemmed. Jade Chapters (Yupian): To continue. Book of Odes (Shijing): Offering the armrest to those who continue their service. Commentary (Jian): Ji means to continue. Also, ji-xi means light. Book of Odes (Shijing): Ah, the shining and the respectful stillness. Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced ji (falling tone). Ji-ji, the sound of mouths and tongues talking. Book of Odes (Shijing): Chattering and bustling.