Yin Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Turban (jīn) 帔 Kangxi stroke count: 8 Page 329, Entry 42 Pronounced bei (falling tone). Shuowen Jiezi (Explanation of Simple and Compound Characters) states that in Hongnong, this refers to a skirt or mantle. Yang Xiong’s Dialects (Fangyan) states that in the regions of Wei, a skirt is called a pei. Guangya (Expanded Dictionary) defines it as a skirt. Also, Yupian (Jade Chapters) states it is worn on the shoulders and back. Shiming (Explanation of Names) states: A pei is to drape. It is draped over the shoulders and back, but does not reach downward. Zhengzitong (Correction of Characters) states it is a sleeveless jacket. It is abbreviated as bei because it covers the shoulders and back. History of the Southern Dynasties (Nan Shi), Biography of Ren Fang: Ren Fang’s son, Xihua, wore a linen pei and a simple skirt during the winter months. Also, pronounced pi. The meaning is the same. Also, pronounced bei. Identical to the character meaning to sway or a skirt, as called by people east of the pass.