Wei Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Silk (mì) Page 944, Entry 10 Pronounced xi. In Explanations of Characters (Shuowen), it means a woven head covering. In Explanations of Names (Shiming), it states that this is what is used to wrap the hair; because it is made of this material, it takes its name from it. In Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), it is the same as the character pronounced xi. In Book of Etiquette and Ceremonial (Yili), under the section on the capping ceremony for scholars, it mentions a black head covering of one full width and six feet in length. The commentary notes that this is what is known today as a head covering beam. In History of the Former Han (Qianhan Shu), biography of Jiang Chong, it mentions wearing a simple head covering with a dangling ornament. The commentary notes that this is made of silk and is what is currently known as square-mesh gauze. In History of the Later Han (Houhan Shu), treatise on carriages and clothing, it states that the formal cap is five inches high and made of this material to form a display tube. The commentary notes that this is what is known today as a head covering. In Common Terms (Tongsu Wen), the inner lining of a head covering is called this. Also, in History of the Former Han (Qianhan Shu), biography of Sima Xiangru, it describes a vast and flowing appearance. The commentary notes this describes moving in a crowd. Also, in History of the Former Han (Qianhan Shu), biography of Sima Xiangru, it describes the imperial path as continuous. The commentary notes this describes an unbroken, connected appearance. Pronounced li. In Book of Odes (Shijing), small elegance section, it describes a rope used to moor a boat. The commentary notes it refers to a bamboo rope. Pronounced sa. In Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), biography of Sima Xiangru, it describes falling blossoms fluttering. The commentary notes this describes a drifting appearance. Pronounced yi. In History of the Former Han (Qianhan Shu), biography of Yang Xiong, it describes the appearance of carriage decorations. Pronounced luo. In Qu Yuan's Encountering Sorrow (Lisao), it describes the appearance of fragrant herb ropes. The commentary notes this describes the beautiful appearance of ropes. Pronounced shi. In Zhang Heng's Rhapsody on the Western Capital (Xijing Fu), it describes the tossing of long sleeves. The commentary notes this describes the appearance of being long. Pronounced li. It means to connect.