Chou Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Woman (nǚ) 姿 Kangxi strokes: 9 Page 261, Entry 22 Pronounced zi. Pronounced zi. The same sound as zi. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to posture or appearance. The History of Tang (Tangshu), Record of Taizong states: When Tang Taizong was four years old, a scholar saw him and remarked that he possessed the appearance of a dragon and a phoenix. The History of Northern Wei (Houwei), Biography of Song Bian describes a voice and posture as being clear and pleasant. Pronounced zi. The same sound as zi. It means charming or coquettish. In a poem by Han Yu, it is written: Regarding the calligraphy of Wang Xizhi (in comparison to ancient styles), one feels ashamed of pursuing an overly delicate and soft appearance. Ouyang says: In the terms innate disposition and natural talent, the character zi has the same meaning as the character zi (meaning natural endowment or material).