Chen Collection, Middle Volume. Radical: Tree (mù). 14 strokes. Page 543, Entry 23. Pronounced ming. Jade Chapter (Yupian): Ming is a type of fruit. Illustrated Classic (Tujing) by Su Song: The leaves, flowers, and fruit of the ming tree closely resemble the flowering quince. To distinguish them, note that the flowering quince has a double stem near the stalk that resembles a nipple, while the ming does not. General Treatises (Tongzhilue): Also known as man, also known as wood pear, also known as wood pear (a variant). Also, pronounced ming. Refers to tea that is harvested late.