Wei Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Silk (mì) Character: Ruan Kangxi strokes: 15 Page 930, Entry 07 Pronounced ruan (rising tone). Shuowen Jiezi (Explanation of Simple and Compound Characters): Refers to the folds or creases in clothing. Guangya (Broad Refinements): Means to shrink or contract. Yupian (Jade Chapters): Refers to reducing the measurements while sewing clothing. Also, pronounced ruan (falling-rising tone). Means to weave or braid.