Chou Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Mouth (kǒu) Character: Shi Kangxi strokes: 13 Page 203, Entry 06 Ancient form: Shi Pronounced shi According to the Explanation of Graphs and Analysis of Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), this character describes the desire for enjoyment. In the Documents of the Ancients (Shangshu), Five Sons' Song: Fond of wine and obsessed with music. In the Book of Odes (Shijing), Lesser Odes: The spirits enjoy the food and drink, granting the ruler longevity. Broad Rhymes (Guangyun) lists a variant form. Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) lists a variant form: qi.