Chou Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Mouth (kǒu) Character: Zhe Kangxi stroke count: 14 Page 204, Entry 24 Pronounced zhe (falling tone). According to Tang Rhyme (Tangyun) and Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), the pronunciation is the same as the character for sugarcane. According to Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen), it means to obstruct or shield. Also, according to Broad Rhyme (Guangyun), it describes the appearance of being talkative. Also, according to Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced zhu (falling tone). It refers to speech that does not hit the point. Also, according to Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun) and Classified Compendium (Leipian), pronounced zhe (level tone). The compound luozhe describes being talkative. It is also written in a variant form (zhe).