Chou Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Woman (nǚ) Nai Kangxi strokes: 17 Page 272, Entry 47 Ancient literature records: The Broad Rhymes (Guangyun) states it is pronounced nai. The Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) states it is pronounced nai, with a reading identical to nai. It means mother's milk. Sometimes written in a variant form. Additionally, the Records of Local Customs and Seasonal Events (Fengtu Suishi Ji) mentions that during the Tang dynasty, people referred to a short nap during the day as huangnai. It is also written as nai. Furthermore, according to the Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), it is pronounced ni. The Erudite and Elegant (Boya) explains it as mother. In the region of Chu, people call their mother nai. Also, according to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), it is pronounced er. It is referred to as nai. Also, according to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), it is pronounced nai (falling tone). Used as a woman's name.