Hai Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Bird (niǎo) Character: Zhi Kangxi strokes: 17 Page 1487, Entry 32 Pronounced zhi. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), this refers to a type of bird known as mingzhi. According to the Extensive Rhymes (Guangyun), it is a small green bird. Additionally, pronounced zhi. According to the Jade Chapter (Yupian), this refers to the condition of a bird chick that has not yet grown feathers. Additionally, pronounced zhi. According to the Extensive Rhymes (Guangyun), this refers to the chirping sound of a sparrow. Note: The original edition records mingzhi as a compound.