Xu Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Metal (jīn) Ge Kangxi strokes: 14 Page 1303, Entry 20 Tang Rhymes (Tang yun) and Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) state it is pronounced luo. Shuowen Jiezi states it means to shave off hair. Zhengzitong states it refers to shaving the head. Buddhist scriptures state: Beards and hair are self-shaved. Commonly written as luo. Also, Guangyun states it is pronounced ge. Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) states it is pronounced ge. Yupian states it is a hook. Baopuzi: Sovereign Way (Jun dao juan) states: Martial prowess is like a hook and blade shattering under one's fingers. Explanation of Texts (Shiwen) states: Ge is pronounced ge.