Xu Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Metal (jīn) Entry: 錈 Kangxi stroke count: 16 Page 1309, Entry 17 According to the Sound Compendium (Jiyun), pronounced juan (third tone). Refers to the bending of metal. In the Spring and Autumn Annals of Mr. Lu (Lüshi Chunqiu), it is written: if it is soft then it bends, if it is hard then it snaps. Also, it is written: if a sword snaps and bends, how can it be considered a sharp sword? Additionally, according to the Sound Compendium (Jiyun), pronounced juan (third tone). The meaning is the same.