Shen Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Clothing (yī) Character: Zhe Kangxi stroke count: 13 Page 1117, Entry 26 Rhyme Dictionary of Chinese (Jiyun): Pronounced ji (falling tone). Categorized Lexicon (Leipian): The meaning is to break or sever. Book of Master Guan (Guanzi), Major Rectification Chapter (Dakuang Pian): Those who struggle for salary in the imperial court and kill one another, ripping their collars and cutting their own throats, are never-ending. Commentary: Zhe means to rip or break apart. Also, Collection of Sea (Pianhai): Refers to cutting or severing clothing.