Chen Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Tree (mù) Entry: Yue Kangxi stroke count: 19 Page 560, Entry 13 According to the Jade Chapters (Yupian), it is pronounced jie. It has the same sound as mie. It refers to a rope made of wood. Furthermore, according to the Classified Chapters (Leipian), it is pronounced bi. The term yue-xie describes something that is small or minute.