Mao Collection, Middle Volume. Radical: Hand (shǒu). Kangxi strokes: 10. Page 427, Entry 20. Pronounced shi. Classic of Erudition (Erya), Explanation of Ancient Words: To clean. Additional Rhymes (Zengyun): To wipe or clean, to scrub. Six Scripts Explained (Liushugu): To use a cloth to wipe away wet filth. Book of Rites (Liji), Miscellaneous Records: The officer in charge of meat cleans the sheep. Note: To clean is to purify. Explanation of Text (Shiwen): Also written as a variant form (jing). Book of Etiquette and Ceremonial (Yili), Visiting Rites: The merchant sits facing north to clean the jade tablet. Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Sometimes also written in a variant form.