Xu Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Metal (jīn) Qi Kangxi strokes: 19 Page 1320, Entry 02 Guangyun (broad rimes), Jiyun (collected rimes), and Yunhui (collection of rimes) state it is pronounced qi, synonymous with qi. Guangyun states gan qi refers to an axe or battle-axe. Commentary in Zuo Zhuan (Chronicle of Zuo), Year 12 of Duke Zhao: The king ordered the peeling of jade to create the handle of a qi. The note states qi is an axe, and bi is the handle. Huainanzi (Master of Huainan), Book of Essential Arts: Shields, axes, feathers, and yak tails.