Xu Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Metal (jīn) 鏖 Kangxi Stroke Count: 19 Page 1319, Entry 30 Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), Rhymes Compendium (Yunhui), Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Pronounced ao (level tone). Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Fierce fighting resulting in many deaths is called ao. History of the Former Han (Qianhan Shu), Biography of Huo Qubing: Using short-range weapons, fighting fiercely at the foot of Mount Gaolan. Commentary: Ao refers to bitter, intense combat resulting in the mass killing of enemies. It is also the name of a mountain; see the notes for the character ao (鏊) provided previously. Word Compendium (Zihui Bu): A type of utensil. Also refers to a copper basin. Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced biao (level tone). The name of a ferry crossing.