Wei Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Bamboo (zhú) Mi Kangxi stroke count: 18 Page 898, Entry 39 According to Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), pronounced mi. A bamboo mat covering the railing of a carriage. In Book of Rites (Liji), specifically the section Summary of the Rules of Propriety (Quli): White leather shoes and plain white mi. Commentary states: Mi is a bamboo mat covering the railing of a carriage. Correct Meaning (Zhengyi) states: Plain white mi refers to plain white dog skin. Mi is an object used to cover the railing of a carriage.