Chen Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Wood (mù) Entry: zhi Kangxi Stroke Count: 19 Page 559, Entry 30 Pronounced zhi. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), zhi refers to the base of a stand, specifically the foot of a railing or a pedestal. Also, it refers to a chopping block; it is used when using an axe for chopping. This character was originally written as zhi, and it is also commonly used interchangeably with zhi. According to the Categorized Compilation (Leipian), pronounced zhi. It refers to a tool for hewing wood.