Chen Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Tree (mù) Ni Kangxi stroke count: 18 Page 558, Entry 43 Pronounced ni (rising tone). Commonly written in a simplified variant form. Shuowen Jiezi (Explaining Simple and Analyzing Compound Characters) defines it as a tool used for reeling silk. Leipian (Classified Chapters) describes it as a silk-reeling rack used to control the rotation of silk threads. Also, according to Jiyun (Rhyme Compilation), it is pronounced mi (rising tone). Also, it is pronounced ni (falling-rising tone). The meaning remains the same. Also, according to Leipian (Classified Chapters), it is pronounced mi (rising tone). It refers to Migo, the name of a mountain. For a detailed explanation, refer to the notes for the character associated with this entry. Also, according to the commentary on the Classic of Mountains and Seas (Shanhaijing), it is pronounced the same as the second syllable of luoju. The meaning remains the same.