Xu Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Metal (jīn) Character: Po Kangxi stroke count: 20 Page 1321, Entry 17 According to the Extensive Rhymes (Guangyun), Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), and Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), the pronunciation is po. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen), it is the name of a double-edged blade. It has a wooden handle and can be used to cut grass. According to the Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), it is sometimes written in a simplified form. Also, according to the Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), it means to cut. In the works of Han Yu, specifically his writing on Prince Caocheng, it is mentioned that the blade was used to widen the aid. According to the Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), the pronunciation is bo. It is a sickle.