Chen Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Stop (zhǐ) Kangxi Strokes: 10 Page 576, Entry 18 Pronounced chi. In the Explanation of Script (Shuowen), it means to hesitate or be unable to move forward. Frequently written in a variant form (chi). Also pronounced zhi. A variant form of zhi (to stand). It refers to the provision of supplies. In the Book of Documents (Shujing), specifically the Speech at Fei (Feishi), it is written as provide your dry rations. The Stone Classics (Shijing) write this with the mountain radical as zhi.