Mao Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Hand (shǒu) Entry: Li Kangxi Strokes: 23 Page 464, Entry 22 Compendium of Rhymes (Jiyun) and Collection of Rhymes (Yunhui) state that it is pronounced li. It means to break or to tear. Zhuangzi (Zhuangzi), Chapter on Opening Trunks (Quqie pian): To tear off the fingers of the craftsman Chui, and then the world will finally possess his skill. Also, Compendium of Rhymes (Jiyun) states it is pronounced xi. The meaning is the same. Commentary on Zhuangzi (Zhuangzi zhu) by Xu Miao. Also, pronounced li. The meaning is the same. Also, Compendium of Rhymes (Jiyun) and Collection of Rhymes (Yunhui) state it is pronounced lie. It has the same sound and meaning as lie. It also means to twist or bend. Also, Compendium of Rhymes (Jiyun) states it is pronounced li. Notes on Etymology (Boya): To strike. It is the same as the character pronounced lue. Also, pronounced shai. To sweep.