Chen Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Tree (mù) Entry: 橤 Kangxi Stroke Count: 16 Page 554, Entry 15 Pronounced rui (rising tone). The name of a type of tree. Shuowen Jiezi (Explaining Simple and Analyzing Compound Characters) defines it as meaning to hang down. Sometimes written in a variant form (rui). In the Selections of Refined Literature (Wenxuan), specifically in Lu Chen's Poem on Seasonal Inspiration, there is the line: "The blossoms fall in abundance." Additionally, in Zuo Si's Rhapsody on the Capital of Shu (Shu du fu), it is written: "Spreading flowers, lush and luxuriant." Annotation: Refers to the uppermost part of a flower stamen. Ancient pronunciation: Pronounced rui (rising tone). According to the Guangyun (Broad Rhymes): The outer layer of a flower is called the calyx, and the inner layer is called the stamen (rui). The Yunpu (Rhyme Compendium) notes that it is sometimes written as a variant form (rui), and is also commonly used interchangeably with the form (rui). Thus, the two forms are synonymous.