"Tang Yun" and "Ji Yun" state that this character is pronounced "ju qi qie," sounding similar to "ji." "Shuowen Jiezi" explains it as []. It has the same meaning as "ji" and "ji." Additionally, "Ji Yun" records another pronunciation as "qiu ji qie," sounding similar to "qi." This refers to clouds and mist, and this meaning is usually written as "qi." Furthermore, "Zong Yao" records that the sensation of food or drink rising and obstructing smooth breathing is called "㰟." The character's form is constructed from a reversed "qian," and it belongs to the category of indicative-suggestive characters (zhishi). Also, "Yu Pian" and "Ji Yun" record the pronunciation as "ju qi qie," sounding similar to "qi." It has the same meaning as "chi," referring to stammering and difficulty speaking. It is sometimes also written as []. Additionally, "Bo Ya" explains it as to give, and it is interchangeable with "qi."