Chen Collection, Middle Volume. Radical: Tree (mù). Kangxi strokes: 5. Page 509, Entry 05. Pronounced wei (falling tone). Shuowen Jiezi (Shuowen): Wei refers to taste. In the sixth lunar month, the flavors of all fruits are fully developed. In the system of the Five Phases, wood reaches its aged state in the period of Wei. The character mimics the shape of wood with heavy branches and leaves. Erya (Erya), Explanation of the Heavens: When the Year Star is in the position of Wei, it is called Xieqia. Book of Rites (Liji), Commentary on the Monthly Ordinances: The end of summer is the time when the handle of the Dipper points toward the sector of Wei. History of the Former Han Dynasty (Qian Hanshu), Treatise on Harmonics and Calendars: Hidden and obscured at the point of Wei. Explanation of Names (Shiming): Wei means obscure. When the sun passes its meridian, it inclines toward the dim and obscure. Yupian (Yupian): Wei also implies not yet. Not having not, means that it already exists. Weiyang, a double-surname. Found in Li Chunfeng's Yisi Zhan.