Tang Yun (Tangyun) states that this character is pronounced ke. Jiyun (Jiyun) states it is pronounced ke, with a pronunciation identical to the character ke. Erya, Explanation of Words (Erya) explains: Ke means to overcome or defeat. The Commentary (Shu) further clarifies: it refers to achieving victory. The History of the Later Han (Hou Hanshu), Biography of Huan Tan, contains the line: What military campaign cannot be overcome? Additionally, Guangyun (Guangyun) states: Ke also means to complete or to end. It also carries the meanings of necessity and urgency. There is also the term ke qi, which means to agree upon a date. The History of the Later Han (Hou Hanshu), Biography of Zhongli Yi, records: They removed the shackles of the prisoners and agreed upon a date with them, and all arrived on time. Furthermore, Dushu Tong (Dushu Tong) states: The character ke is interchangeable with the character ke. The Records of Wu (Wu Zhi), Biography of He Qi, writes: Reverently keep it in mind, not merely writing it on one's belt. Additionally, Jiyun (Jiyun) states: Ke also has the meaning of to kill. Zi Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Person (rén) Page 120, Entry 03