Wei Collection, Middle Volume. Radical: Feather (yǔ). Kangxi brush strokes: 11. Page 956, Entry 23. Broad Rhymes (Guangyun): Pronounced xi. Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), Rhymes Compilation (Yunhui), and Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Pronounced xi. Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi): Frequent flight. Book of Rites (Liji), Monthly Ordinances (Yueling): The eagle begins to practice flying. Also, Book of Changes (Yijing), Kun Hexagram: Without practice, there is no disadvantage. Commentary: Not relying on cultivated effort, the result is naturally achieved. Analects (Lunyu): Learn and practice it regularly. He Yan commentary: The student practices it timely and repeatedly. Also, Book of Changes (Yijing), Kan Hexagram: Practicing the Kan. Commentary: Practicing means to become accustomed to it. Explanatory Text: Practicing means repeating. Also, Book of Documents (Shangshu), Counsels of the Great Yu (Dayu Mo): The official does not practice what is auspicious. Commentary: Practicing means following. Also, Book of Odes (Shijing), Odes of Bei (Beifeng): The valley wind blows gently. Commentary: Gently means a harmonious and relaxed appearance. Also, a surname. Broad Rhymes (Guangyun): Originated in Xiangyang. During the Jin dynasty, there was Xi Zaochi. Note: Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi) lists this as its own radical. The present dictionary follows the Correct Character Guide (Zhengzitong) in merging it into this section. The character is composed of the radicals for feather and white. The common form is incorrect. Textual verification: In the Book of Changes (Yijing), Qian Hexagram, it is written: Without practice, there is no disadvantage. The text has been corrected from Qian Hexagram to Kun Hexagram according to the original book.