Si Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Water (shuǐ) Zhe Kangxi strokes: 11 Page 623, Entry 21 Tang Rhymes (Tangyun): Pronounced zhe. Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), Rhymes of the Empire (Yunhui), and Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Pronounced zhe. The pronunciation is the same as the character for fold or break. The name of a river. Explanation of Simple and Compound Characters (Shuowen Jiezi): The river flows eastward to the north of Kuaiji Mountain, known as the Zhe River. Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji): Arrived at Qiantang, facing the Zhe River. Commentary: Zhe signifies the meaning of breaking or folding. It likely captures the appearance of the tidal waters flowing out to sea, then bending and flowing backward. Also refers to the name of a body of water. Commentary on the Water Classic (Shuijing Zhu): The Zhe River originates from Dahao Mountain in Lushi County, Hongnong, northwest of Zhe County. Also, according to the Extensive Rhymes (Guangyun): To wash rice. Classified Chapters (Leipian): One interpretation suggests it means to wash or rinse. Also, according to Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced zhi. It is interchangeable with the character Zhe. It is also written as Zhi. The meaning is the same. Also, according to Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Sometimes written as Jian. Water Classic (Shuijing): The Jian River is the Zhe River. Textual Research: Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), Annals of King Zhao. The original text was corrected to Records of the First Emperor of Qin (Qin Shi Huang Ji) in accordance with the original source.