Mao Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Heart (xīn) Entry: Yi Kangxi stroke count: 17 Page 406, Entry 01 Pronounced yi According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it means to be pleased. Formed from the radical heart and the phonetic element yi. In the Book of Documents (Shangshu), specifically the Kang Gao section, it is written: I, the one man, am pleased. To take pleasure in another is also referred to as yi. In the Book of Documents (Shangshu), specifically the Zi Cai section, it is written: Harmonize and please the confused people who follow, and use this to delight in the mandate received by the former kings. Also pronounced yao. In the Book of Odes (Shijing), specifically the Xiao Ya section, it is written: Not yet having seen the gentleman, my worried heart is agitated. Having seen the gentleman, I am somewhat pleased and happy. In the Eulogy for Rong Qiqi by Sun Chu: With a peaceful heart, warm and elegant, both calm and pleased. Turbid, yet gradually becoming clear; silent and indifferent.