Xu Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Metal (jīn) Kangxi stroke count: 25 Page 1326, Entry 30 Pronounced jian Shuowen Jiezi (Explanation of Simple and Compound Characters): A sharp-pointed implement. Another interpretation is to carve. Xu Xuan commentary: The modern common character used for this is incorrect. Erya (Approaching Elegance), section on mountains, commentary on sharp and high: Describes something tall and steep. Sub-commentary: Sharp and pointed is what this character means. It describes mountain terrain that is high and steep. Guangya (Expanded Elegantia): The meaning of sharp. Also pronounced qian The meaning is to carve. Equivalent to the character meaning to engrave.