Chou Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Mouth (kǒu) Character: yi Kangxi strokes: 9 Page 186, Entry 08 Pronounced yi. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen), in the Nanyang region, calling out in a loud voice is called yi. Also, according to the Jade Compendium (Yupian), it describes the appearance of laughing. Pronounced shi. Pronounced jie. The meaning is the same.