Wei Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Silk (mì) Kangxi stroke count: 17 Page 935, Entry 01 Pronounced li. According to the Explanatory Dictionary of Chinese Characters (Shuowen), it refers to silk thread used to decorate footwear. Also, according to the Literary Expositor (Erya), the sash worn by women is called a li. Commentary: This refers to what is currently known as a fragrant tassel. Book of Odes (Shijing), Bin Odes: A mother personally ties the sash for her daughter. Commentary: Li is a sash worn by women. The mother exhorts her daughter to tidy her garments and fasten her sash securely. Also, according to the Literary Expositor (Erya), li refers to a rope. Commentary: Li is explained as a rope, which in turn refers to a band used for tying objects. Book of Odes (Shijing), Small Odes: Use thick ropes and thin ropes to secure it. Also, according to the Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), pronounced chi. New Book of Tang (Tangshu), Biography of Confucian Scholars: Moving through wind and rain, enduring toil and hardship. Textual Research: According to the Literary Expositor (Erya), it is written that a woman's sash is called a li. In accordance with the original text, the character for zhi has been added following the word for sash.