According to the Tang Rhymes (Tangyun), pronounced li (falling tone). According to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced li (falling tone). It is defined as the act of cutting or opening according to the Jade Chapters (Yupian). Also, according to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced luo (rising tone). It is defined as the act of striking or beating according to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi).