Hai Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Bird (niǎo) Character: Xi Kangxi strokes: 18 Page 1490, Entry 20 Guangyun (Comprehensive Rhymes): Pronounced xi. Jiyun (Collection of Rhymes), Yunhui (Collection of Rhymes): Pronounced xi. A type of pheasant from the north. Erya (Approaching Elegance), Interpretation of Birds: The northern bird is called xi. Also an official title. Zuo Zhuan (Chronicle of Zuo), 17th Year of Duke Zhao: The five pheasants correspond to the five master craftsmen. Commentary: The northern bird is called the xi pheasant, which is the official in charge of working with hides. Also, Jiyun (Collection of Rhymes), Yunhui (Collection of Rhymes): Pronounced zhi. Same meaning.