Chou Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Earth (tǔ) Entry: Yan Kangxi Stroke Count: 19 Page 241, Entry 30 Guangyun and Jiyun: Pronounced lian (rising tone). Same as eaves. Chu Ci (Chuci), Great Summoning: With winding houses and tiered steps. Commentary: Winding houses are surrounding galleries. Tiered steps are long stairs.