Yin Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Child (zǐ) Kangxi Strokes: 13 Page 280, Entry 17 Archaic script form. According to Tang Rhymes (Tangyun) and Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced zi. According to Rhyme Compilation (Yunhui), pronounced zi. According to Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), pronounced zi (level tone). According to Explanation of Script and Elucidation of Characters (Shuowen), to produce offspring in a tireless manner, composed of the radical for child and a phonetic indicator representing zi. According to Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), the term refers to reproduction or growth. It is also used interchangeably with the character for diligent (zi). Mencius (Mengzi): Those who are diligent in doing good. Book of Rites (Liji), Record on Clothing (Biaoji): With diligent and tireless effort day by day. Also, according to Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), and Rhyme Compilation (Yunhui), pronounced zi. According to Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), pronounced zi (falling tone). Refers to the birth and transformation of living things. Book of Documents (Shujing), Canon of Yao (Yaodian): Birds and beasts mate and reproduce. Commentary: Giving birth and transforming is called zi, while the act of mating is called wei.