尺 · Zhang Zhi
Chǐ (3rd tone). The Shuowen reads 尺 as 「十寸也。从尸从乙」 — ‘ten 寸; from 尸 (a body-mark) and 乙.’ It is the measure of the human body — the foot-rule born of the person. The music of parting uses it for the letter: 《乐府·饮马长城窟行》 「客从远方来，遗我双鲤鱼，呼儿烹鲤鱼，中有尺 $9.00 – Purchase Checkout Added to cart