Si Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Water (shuǐ) Yi Kangxi stroke count: 15 Page 646, Entry 30 Pronounced yi Water ripples. Beginner's Records (Chuxueji): Water ripples resembling brocade patterns are called yi. Zuo Si, Rhapsody on the Capital of Wu (Wudu Fu): Brushing and washing against the surging ripples.