Wei Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Silk (mì) Character: Qi Kangxi Stroke Count: 14 Page 928, Entry 18 Pronounced qi As defined in the Explanation of Simple and Compound Characters (Shuowen): The appearance of patterns on silk. As stated in the Book of Odes (Shijing): With patterns bright and varied, this shell-patterned brocade is formed. Note: In the current edition of the Book of Odes, this is written as qi. According to the Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), qi-fei refers to the appearance of patterns interwoven with one another. Also pronounced ci Meaning is the same.