Zi Collection, Page Position: Lower Radical: Cover (mì) Kangxi Strokes: 2 Page Number: 130, entry 12 According to the Tang Rhyme Book (Tangyun) and the Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), it is pronounced Mòdí qiè, with the sound of mì. Explaining and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi) states: It means to cover. The character shape resembles something hanging down and covering from the character for 'one' (yī). Jade Chapters (Yupian) states: To cover items with a cloth. Essentials of Shared Writing (Tongwen Juyou) states: Resembles a curtain hanging down to cover. Correct Character Compendium (Zhengzitong) states: It is now written as a variant form pronounced mì, and in standard script as another variant form pronounced mì. In small seal script, the character follows the Radical: Cloth (jīn) and is written as a variant form pronounced mì.