Shen Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Clothing (yī) Character: Ze Kangxi stroke count: 19 Page 1125, Entry 18 Pronounced duo. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to a type of trousers. Also pronounced zhai, with the same meaning. According to the Book of Odes (Shijing), Qin Wind section: Wearing the same trousers with you. The commentary states that the term refers to undergarments that are worn close to the body and prone to becoming soiled. Also pronounced yi. According to the Guangya dictionary, it refers to a long short-coat. According to the commentary on the Spring Office of the Rites of Zhou (Zhouli), it belongs to the category of headscarves, padded robes, and sleeping garments.