Xu Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Metal (jīn) Xí Kangxi strokes: 17 Page 1314, Entry 08 Pronounced yáng. The same as the character (yóng). Book of Odes (Shijing), Greater Odes (Dà Yǎ): The breast straps were adorned with carved metal plates. Commentary (Jiān): The decoration on the forehead is called xí; it is an ornament made of carved metal, referred to today as dānglú (forehead plate). Zuo Tradition (Zuǒzhuǎn), Duke Huan, Year 2: The xí, the luan-bells, and the he-bells serve to manifest their sounds. Annotation (Zhù): Xí is located on a horse's forehead and is capable of emitting a ringing sound. Also a place name. Zuo Tradition (Zuǒzhuǎn), Duke Ai, Year 12: Mizuo, Qingqiu, Yuchang, Yan, Ge, and Xí. Annotation (Zhù): These are the names of six cities. Also, according to the Extensive Rhymes (Guǎngyùn), a type of weapon. It is a metal ornament on the back of a shield. Book of Rites (Lǐjì), Suburban Sacrifice (Jiāotèshēng): To use red shields adorned with xí is a usurpation of ritual by feudal lords.