Shen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Grass (cǎo) Biao Kangxi strokes: 17 Page 1053, Entry 24 Tang Rhymes (Tangyun): Pronounced biao. Jade Chapters (Yupian): Yellow flower. Approaching Elegance (Erya), Explanation of Grass: The tiao, also called lingtiao. Yellow flower is called biao. Commentary: The tiao flower is named according to its color. Also, Approaching Elegance (Erya), Explanation of Grass: Biao-fu is called tu. Commentary: This refers to the tiao. Rhyme Collection (Yunhui): Pronounced piao. The appearance of lush grass. Direct Sounds (Zhiyin): Biao means to fall or drop. Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced biao (falling tone). The yellow flower of the grain. Another source says it is the tip of a grain stalk. Huainanzi, Teachings on Astronomy: At the autumn equinox, the biao sets; when the biao sets, the grain ripens. Commentary: Biao refers to the awn or husk of the grain ear.