Xu Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Metal (jīn) Character: Yin Kangxi strokes: 11 Page 1297, Entry 12 According to the Dictionary of Chinese Characters Supplement (Zihuibu), it is the same as the character pronounced shi. As cited in Xunzi (Xunzi), Discussion on Military Affairs: The iron yīn from Wanjü is as cruel as a bee or scorpion.