You Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Foot (zú) 踝 Kangxi Strokes: 15 Page 1228, Entry 16 Guangyun: Pronounced kua Jiyun: Pronounced kua Yunhui: Pronounced kua Zhengyun: Pronounced kua Shuowen Jiezi: The ankle bone. Shi Ming: The ankle is the protrusion of the foot. It is located on both sides of the foot, appearing firm and hard. The name also derives from its distinct, protruding shape. Jijiu Pian Zhu: The ankle is the exterior of the foot. Book of Rites (Liji), Deep Robes (Shenyi): Hang the cord down to the ankle to represent verticality. Commentary: The ankle is the heel. Also, Shi Ming: Ankle-like (kuakua) is a term for being alone or solitary. Also, Shi Ming: Ankle-hard (kuaque) describes a firm appearance.