Wei Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Silk (mì) Qing Kangxi Strokes: 14 Page 927, Entry 16 Pronounced qi. Shuowen Jiezi (Shuowen) states it means silk fabric. Another definition states it is a signal flag or banner with teeth. Yupian states it is a cover for a halberd. Guangyun states it is a branch or arm of a halberd. Pronounced qing. Kenqing refers to the point where the ribs and flesh connect. Zhuangzi (Zhuangzi), Chapter on Nourishing the Lord of Life (Yang Sheng Zhu): Not yet having touched the veins or the connecting points of the bones and flesh. Pronounced qing. Pronounced yi. Definitions are the same as above.