Zi Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Person (rén) Liao Kangxi strokes: 17 Page 120, Entry 13 Pronounced lie. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen), it describes someone who is tall, strong, and robust. It cites the Spring and Autumn Annals (Chunqiu Zhuan), noting that those who are tall and robust will assist him. Xu states: The commentary on the Zuo Tradition (Zuo Zhuan) defines this as having a long beard. Since Xu lived before Du, his interpretation may differ from modern commentaries. Also, it describes an ugly appearance.