Shen Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Clothing (yī) Character: Zhe Kangxi Strokes: 24 Page 1127, Entry 20 Pronounced zhe. According to the Erya (Boya), it means to bend or fold. According to the Leipian, it refers to the folds or pleats in clothing. In the poetry of Emperor Wen of Liang, it is written: The flat iron forms the skirt pleats. Also pronounced zhe. Identical to the character (xie). Refers to the end or edge of a garment collar.