Wu Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Sickness (bìng) Yi Kangxi strokes: 13 Page 774, Entry 27 According to Tang Rhymes (Tangyun), the pronunciation is yi (falling tone). According to Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), the pronunciation is yi (falling tone). According to Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen), it refers to a pulse-related ailment. According to Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), it refers to a contagious disease. According to Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), in the region of Guanzhong, it refers to the transmission of disease. Furthermore, according to Erudite Refinements (Boya), it refers to stupidity. Additionally, according to Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced shi (falling tone). The meaning is the same.