Xu Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Metal (jīn) Kangxi stroke count: 29 Page 1328, Entry 06 Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced shu. Jade Chapters (Yupian): A type of hoe. Explication of Names (Shiming): Shu means to eradicate. It is primarily used to remove roots of objects. Xunzi, Chapter on Honor and Disgrace (Rongru pian): Refers to using a dagger-axe from the place of Hufu to hoe cow manure. Also, Jade Chapters (Yupian): Pronounced zhu, with the same sound as the character for chilblain. The meaning is the same. Also, Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Shulou, a name for a sword. Also written in a variant form (shu).