Si Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Dog (quǎn) 12 strokes Page 712, Entry 22 Pronounced biāo According to the Explanation of Graphs and Analysis of Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it describes the appearance of a dog running. It is composed of three dog characters. Also, according to the Literary Expositor (Erya), a whirlwind rising from the ground is called biao. The commentary states that it is a violent wind blowing from below toward the sky. The sub-commentary by Li Xun explains that biao refers to an upward movement. Also, according to the Literary Expositor (Erya), biao is also known as biaotiao. The commentary notes that these are both alternative names for the reed plant. The sub-commentary explains that tiao is also called biao, and also called biaohuan, which belongs to the category of thatch grasses. Also pronounced piāo, it refers to a swirling wind. According to the Book of Rites (Liji), biao describes the simultaneous arrival of a violent wind and a rainstorm. The commentary defines a swirling wind as biao. It is sometimes also written in a variant form (piāo). Textual correction: In the Literary Expositor (Erya), the text mentions biao and biaotiao. The sub-commentary states tiao is also known as biao and also known as biaohuan. The two characters for sugar cane have been corrected to read as the grass name biao.