Chou Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Earth (tǔ) Entry: 埶 Kangxi Stroke Count: 11 Page 231, Entry 08 Pronounced yi (falling tone). Same as the character for art (yi). According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen), it means to plant. Also refers to the six skills and talents; see the entry for the character art (yi) for details. Pronounced shi (falling tone). Same as the character for power or potential (shi). In the Book of Rites (Liji), in the chapter Evolution of Rites (Liyun): If one practices benevolence and emphasizes yielding, showing the people that there are constant standards, yet there are those who do not follow this, those who are in positions of power will be abandoned by the masses and become a calamity. The commentary states: To be in a position of power means to occupy a high status. To abandon means that if one does not follow ritual, abandons benevolence and yielding, and does not hold to the five matters of righteousness and trustworthiness, one will be cast aside. In the History of the Former Han (Qianhan Shu), in the Annals of Emperor Gao: The Qin state possessed one hundred and twenty, the terrain was advantageous.