Shen Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Insect (chóng) Entry: si Kangxi Dictionary strokes: 18 Page 1096, Entry 34 Pronounced si (level tone) According to the Erya (Erya), titled Interpretations of Insects (Shi chong): si refers to a type of caterpillar. See the entry for the character si for detailed notes. The Jiyun (Jiyun) records it as a variant form (si).