Shen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Grass (cǎo) Min Kangxi Dictionary strokes: 11 Page 1023, Entry 07 Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced min. The outer skin of bamboo. Also, in the Classified Anthology (Leipian): The appearance of being numerous. In the Model Sayings (Taixuanjing): The sky is arched and encircles below, the earth spreads wide and faces above, and humanity dwells in the midst in great multitudes. Also written in a variant form. In the Quick Guide (Jijiupian): Also known as the yellow plant.