According to the Extensive Dictionary of Rhymes (Guangyun), it is pronounced ge. According to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), it is pronounced ge, with the same pronunciation as the character yi. The Jade Chapters (Yupian) defines it as binding a crossbow. The Collected Rhymes defines it as a sheath for binding a crossbow. Furthermore, according to the Collected Rhymes, it is pronounced he, with the same pronunciation as the character he. The meaning is the same.