Yin Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Self (jǐ) Kangxi stroke count: 9 Page 327, Entry 10 Pronounced yí Shuowen Jiezi (Explanation of Simple and Compound Characters): Meaning broad. Yupian (Jade Chapters): Meaning long-lasting. Also, according to Jiyun (Rhyme Collection): Meaning beautiful. Also, according to Leipian (Classified Chapters): Meaning joyful. Yangzi Fangyan (Regional Dialects of Yangzi): Fenyi means joy. In the Xiangtan region, this is called fenyi, or sometimes called yisì. Also, according to Leipian: Pronounced xī. The meaning is the same. Jiyun (Rhyme Collection): Also written in a variant form (shì).