Xu Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Metal (jīn) Ke Kangxi Stroke Count: 16 Page 1309, Entry 06 According to the Compilation of Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced kua (rising tone). A tool or implement. Originally written as a different variant. Also written as kuo. Furthermore, according to the Compilation of Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced guo (rising tone). A container for axle grease. Originally written as guo.