Chen Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Tree (mù) Yi Kangxi strokes: 10 Page 523, Entry 06 The Jade Chapters (Yupian) states it is the same as yi. It refers to an oar. Sima Xiangru, Rhapsody on the Master of Emptiness (Zixu fu): Floating on a boat painted with river insects, raising banners and oars. Hanging up emerald curtains and erecting feather-decorated canopies. Also, The Classified Chapters (Leipian) states it refers to a ship's rudder.