According to the "Jianming Dictionary" (Yúpiān), the pronunciation is kǎn (falling tone), read as kān. The "Rhyme Compendium" (Yùnhuì) explains it as a type of box. The "Rhyming Rhymes" (Zèngyùn) explains it as a lid for a utensil. The "Dictionary of Characters" (Zìhuì) explains it as a type of utensil, different from the character derived from "xuè". Additionally, the "Standard Character Dictionary" (Zhèngzìtōng) explains it as a small cup, similar to "jiǎ" and "gāi".