Pronounced quǎn (falling tone) according to the "Guangyun" (Guangyun), and kǔ yuǎn qiè according to the "Jiyun" (Jiyun), with the same pronunciation as "quǎn" (quǎn). "Shuowen Jiezi" (Shuowen Jiezi) explains it as powder. "Boyao" (Boyao) explains it as 䊎, meaning to rub into a ball. It is also written in other forms. Furthermore, according to the "Jiyun" (Jiyun), it is pronounced qiū fěn qiè, with the same pronunciation as a certain character. It describes the thick consistency of porridge.