Xu Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Metal (jīn) Page 1310, Entry 11 Pronounced chui. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to a weight of eight zhu. In the Huainanzi (Huainanzi), it states: Although one may sacrifice the ounces and weight units of the state to serve others. Commentary: Six liang (taels) is called a zi, and double that is called a chui. This differs from the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters. Also, according to the Jade Dictionary (Yupian), it refers to a steelyard weight. According to the Guangya (Guangya), a weight is called a chui, as its shape hangs down. According to the Rhyme Compendium (Yunhui), sometimes written in a variant form (chui). Also, according to the Guangya (Guangya), it means heavy. According to the Regional Languages (Fangyan) by Yang Xiong, it means heavy. In the region of eastern Qi, it is called dian, and in Song and Lu, it is called chui. Commentary: Chui is pronounced chui. Also, it is the same as the word for hang down (chui). According to the Great Mystery (Tai Xuan Jing) by Yang Xiong, a chui made of jade ring. Also, used in personal names. In the Book of Han (Hanshu), it mentions sending Huang Chui and Shi Kuanshu to receive the methods. Commentary: Both individuals were masters of esoteric arts (fangshi). Chui is pronounced chui. Also, the name of a county. In the Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), it mentions the Marquis of Chui, Lu Tong. Commentary: The name of a county, belonging to Donglai. Also, pronounced zhui. It refers to a steelyard weight. In the Rites of Zhou (Zhouli), it says: Used as a steelyard weight to establish measures. Explanation of Texts (Shiwen): Chui is pronounced zhui. Liu reads it as zhui. Also, pronounced chui. Same meaning as above. Another interpretation is to follow one's intentions. Also, pronounced zhui. A forging tool. In the Zhuangzi (Zhuangzi), it says: Merely between the furnace and the forging tool. Commentary: The furnace is the tool for cooking items; the tool is the item for completing the craft. Also, pronounced chui. Also, pronounced sui. Same meaning as above.