Wei Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Meat (ròu) Zhi Kangxi stroke count: 18 Page 994, Entry 30 Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun) and Rhyme Assembly (Yunhui): Pronounced zhi. Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun): Dried meat strip. Twelve inches in length. Book of Etiquette and Ceremonial (Yili), Shooting Rites for Local Officials (Xiangsheli): A zhi is twelve inches long. Commentary: A zhi is like a strip of meat. Rhyme Assembly (Yunhui): Another interpretation is that it refers to rotting meat. Broadening of Refinements (Boya): Zhi refers to a foul smell.