Mao Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Axe (jīn) Zhu Kangxi strokes: 25 Page 481, Entry 02 Pronounced zhu As defined in the Shuowen Jiezi (Shuowen), it means to chop or hew. As defined in the Erya, a glossary of terms (Erya), the term qiju refers to a zhu. Refer to the note under the character qiju for further details. According to the Yupian, it is synonymous with the character zhu. Also, according to the Wuyin Jiyun, pronounced zhuo. The meaning is the same.