You Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Speech (yán) Zhe Kangxi Strokes: 23 Page 1186, Entry 18 Pronounced zhe According to the Analytical Dictionary of Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to words spoken when one has lost their breath. Another definition is continuous speaking. In the Biography of Xiang Ji from the History of the Former Han (Qian Hanshu), it is written: The various generals were silenced by fear. The commentary by Shigu states: Zhe means to lose one's breath. Also, in the Biography of Ban Gu from the History of the Later Han (Hou Hanshu), it is written: There was no one who was not terrified on land and trembling on water. The commentary states: Zhe means to fear. It also means to be wary of. In the General Discussion (Fanlun Xun) chapter of the Master of Huainan (Huainanzi), it is written: Therefore, use their own resources to restrain them. The commentary states: Zi means to use, and zhe means to be wary of. It is also used in names. In the Strategies of the Warring States (Zhanguo Ce), it appears as Left Minister Chu Zhe. In the Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), it is written as Long. Also, according to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) and the Categorized Chapters (Leipian), it is pronounced ta. It means to speak incessantly. The seal script form is written as a variant form.