Xu Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Metal (jīn) Kangxi Strokes: 13 Page 1300, Entry 15 Pronounced jù. Pronounced jù. Pronounced jù. Pronounced jù. Pronounced jù. Shuowen Jiezi (Explanation of Writing and Analysis of Characters): Refers to hard, large steel. The character structure uses Metal as the radical and Ju as the phonetic component. Book of Lord Shang (Shang Jun Shu): On Discoursing on Warfare: Resentment is like hard steel. Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji): Treatise on Rites: Hard steel produced in the region of Wan. Commentary: Xu Guang says: Hard, large steel is called Ju. The Correct Meaning commentary states that Ju is hard iron. Also refers to "large," synonymous with the character for giant or large. Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji): Treatise on Rites: What should be large is large, what should be small is small. Also, the Son of Heaven is referred to as the Great Duke (Ju Gong). Book of Han (Hanshu): Treatise on Imperial Sacrifices: I wish to see the Son of Heaven. Commentary: Zhang Yan says: The Son of Heaven is the father of all under heaven, therefore he is called the Great Duke. Yan Shigu says: Ju means large. Also, Zhengzitong (Correction of Character Dictionary): A general term for an honorable person. Li He: Poem on High Carriages Passing By: Great masters of literature. Also, Shuowen Jiezi (Explanation of Writing and Analysis of Characters): Name of a bow. Xunzi: On the Nature of Evil: Fanruo and Jushu are fine bows of antiquity. Also, name of a sword. Xunzi: On the Nature of Evil: Ganjiang, Moye, Juque, and Bilu are all fine swords of antiquity. Also, Zheng Yun (Dictionary of Correct Rhymes): Lüju, describes an arrogant appearance. Zhuangzi: Lie Yukou: Once appointed to office, he became arrogant and overbearing. Also, Wuyin Jiyun (Collection of Rhymes of the Five Sounds): Name of a lake. Also, name of a place. Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji): Annals of Yin: Filling the grain in the Juqiao granaries. Commentary: Fu Qian says: Juqiao is the name of a granary. Xu Shen says: It is a path for transporting grain at the great bridge of the Ju River. Also, Annals of Xiang Yu: Zhang Han ordered Wang Li and She Jian to surround Julu. Also, Table of Princes and Marquises: Marquis of Juhe, Liu Fa. Commentary: Juhe is in Pingyuan Commandery. Book of Han (Hanshu): Annals of Emperor Wu: The Emperor plowed in Juding. Commentary: Fu Qian says: It is a place name, near the East Sea. Ying Shao says: It is a county in the state of Qi. Also, Treatise on Geography: There is Juye County in Shanyang Commandery, and Juding County in Qi Commandery. Also, name of a person. Book of Han (Hanshu): Table of Ancient and Modern People: Feng Ju was a teacher of the Yellow Emperor. Also, Treatise on Arts and Literature: Jiang Juzi in five chapters. Commentary: A person from the Warring States period. Also, name of a plant. Erya (Approaching Elegance): Interpretations of Plants: Qiao is also called Qiongju. Commentary: The medicinal herb today is Euphorbia (daji). Bencao (Materia Medica): Euphorbia, another name is Qiongju; its seedlings are called Zeqi. Also, Rhyme Compendium (Yunhui): A hook. Pan Yue: Western Expedition Rhapsody: Releasing the green鲲 onto the net hook. Commentary: Ju means a hook. Also synonymous with ju (how, why). Strategies of the Warring States (Zhan Guo Ce): I thought, how could the King have forgotten so quickly? Commentary: Ju is interchangeable with the character meaning how or why. Also synonymous with ju (hurried, hasty). Xunzi: On Correct Discussion: How can this be a hasty realization that suffering humiliation is not a disgrace?