Wu Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Grain (hé) Ji Kangxi Strokes: 19 Page 861, Entry 12 According to the Tang Dynasty Rhyme Dictionary (Tangyun), the pronunciation is ji (falling tone). According to the Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), the Rhyme Assembly (Yunhui), and the Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), the pronunciation is ji (falling tone). According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen), it means to harvest grain. Another interpretation is to grasp by hand. According to the Expanded Rhymes (Guangyun), it refers to the number of harvested grain sheaves. In the Book of Odes (Shijing), Xiaoya section: Here are grain sheaves not yet gathered. The Commentary (Shu) states: A ji refers to grain that has been cut and spread out but not yet bound. Also, according to the Expanded Rhymes (Guangyun) and the Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), the pronunciation is ji (falling tone). Also, according to the Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), the pronunciation is zi (falling tone). Also, the pronunciation is ji (falling tone). Also, the pronunciation is zi (falling tone). The meanings are the same. Also, according to the Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), it is the same as the character for piling up harvested grain.