Wu Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Jade (yù) Jie Kangxi strokes: 9 Page 728, Entry 04 Pronounced jie (falling tone) According to the Explanation of Graphs and Analysis of Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it is defined as a large scepter. It is cited in the Book of Documents (Shangshu), chapter "Guming," which mentions presenting the jie scepter. The Literary Expositor (Erya), section "Explanation of Implements," records that a scepter measuring one foot and two inches in length is called a jie. Furthermore, the Compilation of Rhymes (Jiyun) explains that it is interchangeable with the character jie. The Book of Odes (Shijing), section "Greater Odes," contains the line: "Bestowing upon you a large scepter, to serve as your treasure." The Classified Dictionary (Leipian) records that it is sometimes written in a variant form (jie). Textual research: The Explanation of Graphs and Analysis of Characters (Shuowen Jiezi) defines it as a large scepter. The citation from the Book of Documents (Shangshu), chapter "Guming," mentions presenting the jie scepter. In accordance with the original text, the term jie jade has been corrected to read jie scepter.