You Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Shell (bèi) Yi Kangxi stroke count: 12 Page 1207, Entry 06 Pronounced yi. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it means to gift or to bequeath. In classical texts, it is commonly used interchangeably with the character written as yi. Approaching Gleanings (Erya), defines yi as to bequeath. Commentary: Refers to gifting or leaving something behind for others. Book of Documents (Shangshu), Five Sons' Song: Bequeath it to their descendants. Book of Odes (Shijing), Beifeng: Gifting me with a red reed tube. Explication of Texts (Shiwen): Yi is sometimes written as a variant form (yi) in certain versions. Also, Approaching Gleanings (Erya), Explaining Fish: Yi refers to a black seashell. Commentary: A black seashell. Also, according to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) and Classified Chapters (Leipian), pronounced yi (falling tone), with the same meaning.