Xu Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Metal (jīn) Character: Tie Kangxi Stroke Count: 23 Page 1325, Entry 21 Compendium of Phonology (Jiyun): Pronounced mie. General Record of Names and Matters (Boya): Tie, a metal bar. Also, Compendium of Phonology (Jiyun): Pronounced mi. A small pot.