Zi Collection, Upper Volume, Page 4, Entry 03 Pronounced li (level tone) A type of insect. See the annotation for "qu" for details. There is also the term "he qi," found in "Lunheng" (Discourse on Balance). See the annotation for "li" for detailed explanation. Also pronounced li (level tone) Meaning is the same. Originally written as "li" in "Erya" (Classics of Orchids). Sometimes also written as.