You Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Shell (bèi) 貼 Kangxi stroke count: 12 Page 1207, Entry 01 Pronounced tie. Shuowen Jiezi (Explanation of Simple and Compound Characters): To use an object as a pledge. Zengyun (Additional Rhymes): To assist, to rely on or attach to, to paste or stick something onto something else. Pianhai (Sea of Characters): Used to describe feeling relaxed and comfortable. Pronounced tiao.