Wu Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Spirit (shì) Qi Kangxi stroke count: 13 Page 843, Entry 32 Pronounced qi. Shuowen Jiezi (Explanation of Writing) defines it as auspicious. Erya (Approaching Elegance) defines it as a lucky omen. Book of Odes (Shijing), Greater Odes, contains the line: May you have long life and happiness. Xunzi (Master Xun), On Dispelling the Twelve Philosophers, contains the phrase: With a solemn, sturdy, and tranquil appearance. Notes: Qi describes a peaceful, calm, and fearless demeanor. It also refers to the name of a prefecture, formerly the ancient Ranmang State. During the Song Dynasty, Qi Prefecture was established. According to the Jiyun (Collection of Rhymes), it is also pronounced ji. The seal script (zhuàn) form is written based on the character for base, sharing the same meaning. The character zhi is the seal script variant.