Xu Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Gate (mén) Kangxi stroke count: 17 Page 1339, Entry 06 Pronounced que. Shuowen Jiezi (Explaining Simple and Analyzing Compound Characters): To close a door after affairs have concluded. Yupian (Jade Chapters): To stop. Guangya (Broad Refinement): Que means finished. Also, Yupian: To cease or rest. Book of Odes (Shijing), Lesser Odes of the Kingdom: If the gentleman dwells in peace, he can bring stability to the hearts of the people. Commentary: To cease. History of the Later Han (Hou Hanshu), Biography of Yang Xuan: Those who rob people and plunder cities will not cease for a time. Note: To cease. Also, Guangya (Broad Refinement): Exhausted or finished. History of the Former Han (Hanshu), Biography of Wang Mang: Various goods rely on the market for supply, and are exhausted daily with no reserves. Note: Exhausted, meaning to use up entirely within the day. Zhang Jingyang, Seven Commands (Qi Ming): The abundant dishes have all been finished, with only some cold food remaining. Also, Yupian: To terminate. Zengyun (Additional Rhymes): To bring music to a conclusion. Book of Rites (Liji), Hereditary Princes of King Wen: The official in charge reports that the musical performance has concluded. Note: Que means to terminate. Rites of Zhou (Zhouli), Summer Offices, Grand Minister of War: The drum is beaten three times to end the alert. History of the Former Han (Hanshu), Biography of Zhang Liang: It was sung several times. Also, emptiness. Zhuangzi, In the World of Men: Observe that empty place; the empty room gives birth to pure white light. Note: Que means empty. The heart-room is a metaphor for the inner mind; if the mind can be empty, then pure, brilliant light will arise of its own accord. Also, Zheng Yun (Orthography Rhymes): A gate being opened. Also, Jiyun (Collection of Rhymes): Pronounced kui. To stop. Book of Rites (Liji), Suburban Sacrifice and the Sacrificial Animals: When the wine is finished, the music ceases. Note: Que means to stop. Also, Guangyun (Broad Rhymes), Jiyun, and Yunhui (Gathering of Rhymes): Pronounced xue. The meaning is the same. Also, Jiyun: Pronounced jue. The name of a horse. Erya (Approaching Elegance), Interpretation of Domestic Animals: A horse with hair swirling on its back is called queguang. Commentary: A horse with swirling hair on its back is named queguang. Also, Yunbu (Supplementary Rhymes): Rhymes as kui. Cao Zhi, Ode to Wine (Jiufu): Narrating the joyous gathering of honored guests; yet, indulgence in pleasure has already ceased. The sun grows dim between the mulberry and elm trees; orders are given for all servants to depart.