Wei Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Silk (mì) 縜 Kangxi Strokes: 16 Page 934, Entry 12 Pronounced yun (rising tone). According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to the cord used to hold the ropes of a target. Book of Rites (Zhouli), Winter Official, Artificers Record (Kaogongji), section on the Carpenter (Ziren): The upper rope and the lower rope extend a length of eight chi, with a one-inch cord (yun). Commentary: The rope connects to the target; the (yun) is what binds the rope. Also pronounced yun. Also pronounced yun (falling tone). Also pronounced yun (dipping tone). The meaning is the same.