Wei Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Bamboo (zhú) 25 strokes Page 895, Entry 01 Pronounced li. A fence or hedge. Explanation of Names (Shiming): Li means to separate. It is constructed from brushwood or bamboo. It implies疏离 (shūlí), which denotes separation or isolation. Book of Jin (Jinshu), Biography of Yu Gun: Yu Gun and his younger brothers erected a fence together, kneeling to pass the branches to one another, stating: To change one's principles because of whether one is in obscurity or prominence is not the intent of a noble person. Also refers to a bamboo ladle or strainer (zhàolí). Also pronounced li. Songs of Chu (Chuci), Summoning of the Soul: The carriage curtains hang low, while infantry and cavalry are arrayed in rows. Orchids grow in clusters by the gate, and precious woods serve as a fence. Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Also written as a variant form (lí).