Xu Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Page (yè) Stroke count: 18 Page 1407, Entry 04 Pronounced e. According to the Jade Chapters (Yupian), it refers to the appearance of a high face. The same as the character for a jawbone. Also, according to the Expanded Rhymes (Guangyun), being strict and respectful is called e. According to the Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), it means to be respectful and strict. Sometimes written in a variant form (e).