Zi Collection, Page Position: Upper, Radical: Grass (cǎo), Page 10, Entry 01 Pronounced yē. A food similar to zongzi (zōng). "Essential Arts for the Common People (Qimin Yaoshu)" records: To make a "lian" (lián), use glutinous rice ground into flour, sifted through fine silk gauze, kneaded with water and honey, shaped into a length of over one chi and a width of over two cun, with dates and chestnuts placed at the top and bottom, the surface coated with oil, wrapped in bamboo leaves, and steamed until tender.