Chou Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Mouth (kǒu) Zhe Kangxi strokes: 10 Page 191, Entry 01 Ancient form: Zhe (variant form zhé) According to Tang Rhyme (Tangyun), Jiyun, and Yunhui, the pronunciation is zhe (entering tone). Erya, Explanation of Words (Erya Shiyan): Zhe means wisdom. Classic of History (Shujing), Canon of Shun: Deeply wise and civilized. Classic of History (Shujing), Charge to Yue: To know is called wise. Classic of History (Shujing), Great Plan: Intelligence makes one wise. Yangzi Dialect (Fangyan): Zhe means to know. It is used in the regions between Qi and Song. History of the Former Han Dynasty (Qian Han Shu), Biography of Yu Dingguo: To pity the widowed and act wisely in legal matters. Commentary by Shigu: It means to understand the circumstances of the case. Also, according to Zhengzitong, it rhymes with zhi. Lu Ji, Eulogy for Lu Kang: People enjoy the flowers but seldom recognize the fruit. Oh, our esteemed lord, your nature was wise. Also, according to Tangyun Zheng, it rhymes with zhi. Cao Zhi, Eulogy for the Yellow Emperor: Descendant of Shaodian, divine and sagely wise. The Earth virtue succeeds Fire, the Red Emperor is extinguished. Taming oxen and riding horses, clothing and caps were instituted. Clans were named and officials appointed, merits crowning the five ranks. Extinguished is pronounced wang (rising tone), lie is pronounced li (falling tone). Fu Xuan, Hymn for Emperor Jing: Vigorous is the radiant Emperor, able to be enlightened and wise. Acting with solemnity, respectful and awe-inspiring. Shuowen Jiezi: Sometimes written as Zhe. Guangyun: Same as Zhe.