Mao Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Hand (shǒu) Entry: Ti Kangxi stroke count: 11 Page 431, Entry 26 According to the Tang Dynasty Rhymes (Tangyun) and the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), it is pronounced ti (falling tone). It refers to the action of wiping away mucus or tears. Furthermore, according to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), it is pronounced ti (falling tone). It means to wipe or clean by rubbing.