Shen Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Clothing (yī) Character: 袘 Kangxi Strokes: 11 Page 1114, Entry 20 Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) states it is pronounced yi. Categorized Dictionary (Leipian) states the middle part of a garment is called yi. Rhyme Collection (Yunhui) states it is pronounced yi (falling tone). It refers to the edge of the hem of a garment. Ceremonial and Rituals (Yili), Rules for the Wedding of a Scholar: The host wears a cap of honor with a light red lower garment trimmed with a black edge. Commentary: Yi refers to the trim of a garment. The meaning of yi is like bestowing, using black to trim the lower garment, symbolizing the downward distribution of yang energy. It also refers to a sleeve. Sima Xiangru, Rhapsody on the Master of Void (Zixu fu): Lifting the sleeves, the edges are straight and sharp. Sometimes also written in a variant form (zhuàn).