Chen Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Tree (mù) Entry: Li Kangxi Dictionary Strokes: 15 Page 549, Entry 06 Pronounced li. Refers to a mountain pear. Book of Rites: Explanations of Trees (Erya Shimu): The pear is known as mountain li. Commentary: That which grows in the mountains is called li, while that which is cultivated by humans is called pear. Also, pronounced chi. Refers to the arrangement of timber.