Xu Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Metal (jīn) Zhuo Kangxi stroke count: 21 Page 1323, Entry 01 Tang Rhymes (Tangyun), Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), Rhyme Compendium (Yunhui), Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Pronounced zhuo (rising tone). Shuowen Jiezi (Shuowen): A zheng (gong). Composed of the metal radical with the phonetic element shu. According to military regulations, the Sima holds two zhuo. Rites of Zhou (Zhouli), Earth Official, Drummer: Use the gold zhuo to set the rhythm for the drums. Note: A zhuo is a zheng. It is shaped like a small bell; it is sounded during military marches to set the drumming tempo. Explanation of Texts (Shiwen): Zhuo is pronounced zhuo (rising tone). Also in Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced zhuo. Same meaning. Also in Expanded Rhymes (Guangyun): Pronounced shu. Also in Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) and Rhyme Compendium (Yunhui): Pronounced shu. Wuyu, a vessel for keeping things warm. Also in Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): The name of a medicine. Also in Expanded Rhymes (Guangyun): Pronounced zhu. Equivalent to zhu (to chop). Textual verification: In Rites of Zhou (Zhouli), Earth Official, Fengren, it says: Use the gold zhuo to set the rhythm for the drums. According to the original text, Fengren is corrected to Drummer.