Wei Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Silk (mì) 緹 Kangxi strokes: 15 Page 932, Entry 01 Pronounced ti. Explanatory Dictionary of Characters (Shuowen Jiezi): A reddish-yellow color of silk. Comprehensive Dictionary (Boya): Red. Book of Rites (Zhouli), Office of Spring and Autumn (Tianguan), Wine Administrator (Jiuzheng): Distinguish the names of the five fermentations, the fourth is called ti-fermentation. Commentary: Its color is reddish-scarlet, hence it is named ti. Also: Book of Rites (Zhouli), Office of Earth (Diguan), Grass Official (Caoren): For all manures and seeds, use sheep for red ti. Note: Ti is a scarlet color. Also: Book of Rites (Zhouli), Office of Spring (Chunguan), Commentary on the Administrator of Vestments (Sifu): In the present time, the five hegemons wore ti-colored garments, which is a legacy of ancient military clothing. Commentary: The scarlet-red garment is a lingering reflection of the red color of ancient military attire. Also: Pronounced ti. The meaning is the same. Also: Pronounced di. Pronounced ti. The meaning is the same.