Shen Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Clothing (yī) Character: yuan Kangxi strokes: 15 Page 1121, Entry 01 Pronounced yuan (falling tone) Jade Chapters (Yupian): A sash for a pendant. Literary Expositor (Erya), Explanation of Implements: A sash for a pendant is called a yuan. Commentary: The cords for a jade pendant. Also, Classified Chapters (Leipian): A sash strap. Also, Pronounced yuan (level tone): Clothing. Also, Pronounced yuan (departing tone): A pendant sash. Sometimes written in a variant form (huan).