Xu Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Metal (jīn) Character: yi Kangxi Stroke Count: 11 Page 1297, Entry 10 Broad Rhymes (Guangyun): Pronounced yi (entering tone) Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), Rhyme Meetings (Yunhui): Pronounced yi (entering tone) Pronounced yi (entering tone) Erya, Explaining Implements (Erya Shiqi): A tripod with ears attached to the outside is called yi. Commentary: The ears of a tripod are on the exterior. Explanation of Texts (Shiwen): yi, pronounced yi (entering tone).