Chen Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Stop (zhǐ) Zhong Kangxi Stroke Count: 13 Page 577, Entry 01 Pronounced long (rising tone). According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it means heel. Also, according to the Jade Compendium (Yupian), it is the ancient character for heel. Note: Details provided in the Foot radical section, nine strokes.