Pronounced chǐ (ǐ tone) according to the Tang Yun (Tang Yun), using the Chǐshì cut; pronounced chǐ (ǐ tone) according to the Guang Yun (Guang Yun), using the Chǐshì cut; pronounced chǐ (ǐ tone) according to the Jiyun (Jiyun) and Yunhui (Yunhui), using the Chǎng'ěr cut; pronounced chǐ (ǐ tone) according to the Zhengyun (Zhengyun), using the Chǐlǐ cut. The pronunciation is the same as "chǐ." Shuowen Jiezi (Shuowen Jiezi) explains it as a strong fire. Additionally, Yupian (Yupian) explains it as meaning grand and flourishing.