Tang Rhymes (Tangyun) states the pronunciation is hu (level tone). Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) states the pronunciation is hu (level tone). It is pronounced hu. It means to break apart or to tear. It is the same as the character hu. Also, Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) states the pronunciation is hua (falling tone). It is pronounced hua (falling tone). The meaning is the same. Also, Tang Rhymes (Tangyun) and Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) state the pronunciation is zan (level tone). It refers to the sound of tearing.