Wei Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Silk (mì) Kangxi Strokes: 23 Page 943, Entry 24 Pronounced ying. Pronounced ying. Pronounced ying. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen jiezi): strings for securing a cap. According to the Names Explained (Shiming): ying means neck, as it is tied from above to the neck. In the Book of Rites (Liji), specifically the Qu Li chapter: when a woman is betrothed, she wears the cap strings. Additionally, in the Jade Bead (Yuzao) chapter: the emperor wears a cap with red silk strings. In the Ceremonial Rites (Yili), specifically the Jixi chapter: offer horse chest straps with three folds. The commentary notes: now called a horse's breast strap. In the Rites of Zhou (Zhouli), specifically the Spring Officials chapter regarding carriage decoration: bronze decorations on the horse's breast strap. The commentary notes: the ying lies against the chest and is made of shaved leather. In the Zuo Commentary (Zuo Zhuan), specifically the second year of Duke Huan: leather belts and loose breast straps. The commentary notes: the breast strap rests on the horse's chest like a rope skirt. Pronounced ying (falling tone). The meaning is the same. Verification note: In the Rites of Zhou, Spring Officials, Carriage Decoration, the character for tin was corrected to match the original text for the bronze ornament on the breast strap.