Xu Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Long (cháng) Entry: Mi Kangxi stroke count: 22 Page 1329, Entry 48 Pronounced mi According to the Tang Rhyme (Tangyun) and the Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), it is pronounced mi. As stated in the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it means long-lasting. It is now written as mi.