Mao Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Hand (shǒu) Kangxi Strokes: 11 Page 432, Entry 03 Pronounced yi. As defined in the Analytical Dictionary of Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), the meaning is to scoop out. According to the Extensive Dictionary of Characters (Guangyun), the meaning is to scoop up. In the Book of Odes (Shijing), Small Odes: In the north there is the Dipper constellation, but it cannot be used to scoop up wine or broth. Also, in the Greater Odes: From a distance, scoop up the accumulated water by the roadside; scoop out from there and pour into here. Pronounced yi (falling-rising tone). The meaning is the same. It is also used as a variant form for the character meaning to bow with hands folded. In the Xunzi, On the Discussion of Military Affairs: Shang Tang and King Wu of Zhou set out on campaigns to punish Xia Jie and Shang Zhou, directing their armies while bowing with hands folded in salute. It is also used as a variant form for the character meaning to suppress or restrain. In the History of the Later Han, Annals of Emperor Guangwu: Possessing a heart of humility and yielding, declining rewards and not claiming merit. In the Xunzi, Youzuo: To be humble and modest, reducing one's own standing. Annotation: The term implies yielding or withdrawing.