Xu Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Metal (jīn) 鈑 Kangxi strokes: 12 Page 1298, Entry 19 Pronounced bǎn. A cake-shaped piece of gold is called bǎn. Classic of Rites (Erya), Interpretation of Vessels: A cake-shaped piece of gold is called bǎn. Explanation of Text (Shiwen): bǎn, pronounced bǎn. Rites of Zhou (Zhouli), Autumn Offices, Duties of the Gold Official: When performing sacrifices to the five emperors, provide gold bǎn. Poem by He Zhizhang: Using a carved silver tray to serve clams as an offering. Also, Supplement to the Collection of Characters (Zihui bu): The same as bǎn (a board or plank). Zhuangzi, Xu Wugui: Six sets of metal boards.