Xu Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Metal (jīn) Character: 釿 Kangxi stroke count: 12 Page 1297, Entry 18 Pronounced yin (rising tone). As defined in the Tang Dynasty Dictionary (Tangyun) and the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), it has the same sound as the character for gums. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen), it means to cut or trim. Also, according to the Extensive Dictionary of Rhymes (Guangyun) and the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), it is pronounced jin. The meaning is the same. Also, according to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), it is the same as the character for axe. It refers to a tool for hewing wood. Book of Master Zhuang (Zhuangzi), chapter on Indulgence and Care (Zaiyou): Saws and axes are used to govern them. Note: Pronounced jin. Also, according to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), it is pronounced yin. It is a tool for smoothing wood. According to the Explaining Names (Shiming), it means to be careful. When a wooden board is too wide, it cannot be easily trimmed or shaved. If there are knots, one uses this tool to trim them; it is used to cautiously remove them until the axe marks are smoothed over. Also, according to the Collection of Rhymes (Yunhui) and the Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), it is pronounced yin. It refers to the sharp edge of a tool. Also, according to the Collection of Rhymes (Yunhui), it is sometimes written as the variant form (yí). Book of Rites (Liji), chapter on Duke Ai's Questions about Vehicles: The decorative carvings on the vehicle's armrest were smoothed and filed. Note: The edges of the armrest were finished and polished. Also, according to the Rhyme Supplement (Yunbu), it is pronounced qi in a poetic rhyme scheme. Yellow Court Classic (Huangtingjing): The heavenly court and earthly gates are aligned with axes and chisels; the spiritual platform remains complete and solid, never to decay. According to the Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), it is also written as the variant forms (qí) and (yín).