Mao Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Halberd (gē) Character: 戵 Kangxi strokes: 22 Page 414, Entry 31 Pronounced qu. A type of halberd. In ancient times, a four-pointed spear was called a halberd (戵). Also written in the variant form (qu). Book of Documents (Shujing),顾命 (Guming): One person wearing a ceremonial cap holds a spear, standing at the western approach.