Chou Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Woman (nǚ) Entry: bi Kangxi strokes: 16 Page 272, Entry 07 Guangyun: Pronounced bi (falling tone). Jiyun and Yunhui: Pronounced bi (falling tone). The pronunciation is the same as the character for closed. Shuowen: Refers to being skilled at fawning and flattery. Also refers to being favored. Zengyun: Refers to those who are favored and serve as close confidants at the side of a sovereign. Chunqiu Zhuan: One who is of low status but receives favor is called a bi. Zuo Zhuan, Ninth Year of Zhao: Invited the external favorite official Bishu to drink wine. Also refers to an official title. Zuo Zhuan, Seventh Year of Zhao: Xuanzi, because of Zichan's efficiency in handling affairs, appointed him as a bi grand officer. Commentary: This refers to a junior grand officer. Also, Jiyun: Pronounced bi (falling tone). The meaning is the same.