Mao Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Hand (shǒu) Kangxi strokes: 12 Page 438, Entry 06 Pronounced yi (rising tone). To approximate. As cited in the History of the Former Han (Qian Han Shu), Biography of Yang Xiong: He composed the Five Thousand Texts of the Great Profound, and there are eleven scrolls regarding the Head, Surge, Mix, Measure, Spread, and Luster calculations, as well as the sketches and announcements. One meaning is to not follow. Also, pronounced yi (falling tone). To entrust, or to grasp. As cited in the Zhuangzi, Geng Sang Chu: An infant clenches its fist all day long, yet its hand does not become cramped. Commentary: Pronounced yi. Refers to hand tendons becoming tense. Also, pronounced nie. To grasp or clutch. Also, pronounced nie. To twist or pinch together. Commonly written in a variant form. Also, a surname. According to the Comprehensive Records of Unusual Surnames (Qi Xing Tong), in the Ming dynasty, Nie Dalun received an imperial decree to travel and instruct the Kingdom of Fulin. Also, pronounced nie. Sometimes also written in a variant form (zhi). Note: The meanings of nie and zhi are distinct, so they should not be conflated.