Shen Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Clothing (yī) Character: Lie Kangxi stroke count: 12 Page 1116, Entry 18 Pronounced lie. According to the Discussion of Scripts (Shuowen), it refers to silk scraps. Xu stated it is the remainder after cutting. According to the Expanded Rhymes (Guangyun), it refers to tearing or breaking. According to the Book of Rites (Liji), Inner Rules chapter: If garments are torn, request a needle and thread to mend them. According to the Master Yan (Yanzi), Miscellaneous Chapters, Lower Volume: If a woman wears men's attire, tear her clothing and cut her belt. Also refers to carelessness (mieli). According to the Master Zhuang (Zhuangzi), Zeyang chapter: When governing the people, do not be careless. Also pronounced li. Interchangeable with the character li (severe or whetstone). According to the Commentary on the Book of Rites (Liji), Inner Rules chapter: The pan is a small pouch for holding a handkerchief. Men use tanned leather, women use silk, and it is trimmed. Is this the pan-lie? The sub-commentary states: Reviewing the tradition, it is written as pan-li; in ancient times, the two characters were interchangeable. Also a personal name. According to the Spring and Autumn Annals (Chunqiu), Duke Yin, second year: Ji Liexu came to receive the bride. The Discussion of Scripts (Shuowen) writes it as a variant form. Textual verification: The Zuo Tradition (Zuozhuan), Duke Yin, second year, mentions the name of the son of the lord of Ji as Liexu. Note: The Zuo Tradition does not contain this text. Corrected to Spring and Autumn Annals, Duke Yin, second year: Ji Liexu came to receive the bride.