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Original: Yunye. This name literally translates to "Cloud Leaf." In historical Chinese botany, this is often a poetic or regional name for specific shrubs or trees. Based on the serrated leaves shown in contemporary woodcuts of this work, it likely refers to a species of spindle tree (Euonymus) or a similar deciduous plant valued for its foliage.
Wood Category Original: Mulei. One of the standard classifications in traditional Chinese natural history, encompassing trees, shrubs, and woody vines.
Volume Original: Juan. A traditional unit of measurement for East Asian books, often translated as "volume" or "scroll."