Wu Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Skin (pí) Kangxi Strokes: 13 Page 791, Entry 24 Pronounced que. Skin that is dry, cracked, and rough. Also refers to the rough, cracked bark of trees. Glossary of Trees (Erya): Large trees are described as que qiu, small trees as que jia. Commentary: Fan Guang states that que refers to the texture of a pig's skin, implying that tree bark is rough. Four Cypresses Rhapsody (Sibaifu) by Zou Hao: The rough bark of the tree is cracked like dragon scales, which is breathtaking. Also pronounced qi. The meaning is the same. Also refers to skin that has developed small bumps or raised spots. Also pronounced xi. Also pronounced cuo. The meaning is the same. Originally written as a variant form. Commonly written as another variant form.