Shen Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Tiger (hǔ) 虢 Kangxi Strokes: 15 Page 1075, Entry 17 Tang Rhymes (Tangyun) and Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun) state the pronunciation is guo. Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) states the pronunciation is guo. Pronounced guo. Explanation from Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen): The clear markings left by a tiger using its claws. Also refers to a state name. Wide Rhymes (Guangyun): During the Zhou dynasty, the King enfeoffed Guo Zhong in Western Guo. During the Qin dynasty, it belonged to the Sanchuan Commandery. During the Wude era of the Tang dynasty, it was established as Guo Prefecture. Zuo Commentary (Zuozhuan), First Year of Duke Yin: Guo Shu. Commentary: The State of Guo is in present-day Xingyang County. Ying Shao says: it is the present-day Guo Pavilion. Also, in the Seventh Year of Duke Zhao: The Marquis of Qi encamped at Guo. Commentary: Guo is within the boundaries of the Yan state. Also refers to a surname. Zuo Commentary (Zuozhuan): The Jin state grand master Guo She. Gao You, Commentary on Strategies of the Warring States (Zhan Guo Ce): Guo is the ancient Guo family. Six Writings Rectified (Liushu zheng'e): Commonly written as a variant form, but this is incorrect. The original character is derived from tiger.