Hai Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Tripod (dǐng) 鼒 Kangxi stroke count: 16 Page 1525, Entry 15 Pronounced zī Shuowen Jiezi (Shuowen): A tripod with a round, narrowing top. Erya (Erya): A vessel with a round and narrowing top is called a zī. Guo Pu's commentary: A tripod that tapers upward to a small mouth. Yupian: A small tripod. Also pronounced cái Also pronounced zāi Also pronounced zài Meaning same as above.