Mao Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Hand (shǒu) Kangxi strokes: 16 Page 453, Entry 22 Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), Rhyme Gathering (Yunhui), and Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Pronounced pie. Same as the character for a rapid movement. See the note on the aforementioned character. Former Han Dynasty, Yang Xiong, Rhapsody on the Sweet Springs (Ganquan Fu): Floating like a fine mist, brushing against the sky. Commentary: To brush past, similar to flicking or sweeping by. Wang Bao, Rhapsody on the Panpipes (Dongxiao Fu): Drifting and flowing continuously, creating a gentle breeze. Also, in calligraphy, there is a stroke known as a left-slanting stroke (pie). Calligraphy: Hook of Method (Fa Li Gou): A long left-slanting stroke must have a sharp point. Also, Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Pronounced bi (falling tone). The meaning is the same. Also, Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun) and Rhyme Gathering (Yunhui): Pronounced pie (falling tone). To raise or display. Also, Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced bi (entering tone). To roll up one's sleeves.