Wei Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Meat (ròu) Kangxi Strokes: 11 Page 979, Entry 11 Pronounced qu. In the Broad Rhymes (Guangyun) and Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), it is noted that the side of the body is referred to as this. According to the Erudite Refinements (Boya), this term refers to the flank. The Rhyme Compendium (Yunhui) additionally notes that it describes opening something from the side. The Correct Rhymes further defines it as to open or to reveal. In the Zhuangzi, Chapter on Opening Trunks (Quqie Pian), it is written: Thieves who open trunks, probe bags, and break open cabinets must be guarded against. The commentary notes that this term implies opening from the side. Another definition provided is to reveal or to depart. In the Xunzi, Chapter on Honor and Disgrace (Rongru Pian), it is written: The shu is a fish that surfaces in the sun. If it is cast aside onto the sand and longs for water, it will be too late. The Rhyme Compendium further notes that the left wing of an army is called qi, and the right wing is called this. In the Zuo Tradition (Zuo Zhuan), twenty-third year of Duke Xiang, it is written: Lang Qushu served as the right flank. Pronounced qu. It also refers to the flank. Pronounced qie. Pronounced xie. Pronounced qu (rising tone). The meaning is the same. Pronounced qia. It means to open or to reveal. Also used as a personal name. In the History of the Former Han (Qian Han Shu), Table of Meritorious Officials, is found Wei Qu, Marquis Jing of Wuyuan. The commentary notes that the pronunciation is xie, and also qie.