Wei Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Meat (ròu) Entry: ni Kangxi Strokes: 18 Page 994, Entry 01 Tang Rhymes (Tangyun), Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), and Rhyme Compilation (Yunhui): Pronounced ni (falling tone). Explanation from Analytical Dictionary of Characters (Shuowen): Refers to the fat on the upper part of the body. Jade Chapters (Yupian): Refers to grease or filth. Expanded Rhymes (Guangyun): Refers to fatty or greasy substances. Also refers to being slippery or smooth. Song Yu, Summoning the Soul (Zhaohun): With a beautiful face and smooth skin. Commentary: Ni means smooth. Categorized Chapters (Leipian): Also written in a variant form (ni).