Chen Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Wood (mù) Entry: Lì Kangxi stroke count: 10 Page 523, Entry 26 Pronounced liè. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it is written as a variant form, referring to a species of juniper. According to the Extensive Rhymes (Guangyun), it is the same as the ér tree. In the Jiangdong region, it is called the ér-li, and in the state of Chu, it is called the máo-li. According to the Commentary on the Erya by Lu Ji: Its leaves resemble those of the elm tree, its grain is tough and reddish, and it can be used to make shafts for carriages. Ouyang Xiu also noted: It refers to the bracket supports placed upon the roof beams. Pronounced lì. According to the Book of Odes (Shijing), Great Odes: They grow as thickets, they grow as tangled trees. The Commentary states: Trees that grow in rows are called lì.