Xu Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Metal (jīn) Character: Biao Kangxi Stroke Count: 23 Page 1326, Entry 01 Pronounced biao. Shuowen Jiezi (Explanation of Characters and Analysis of Words): The bit of a bridle. Zheng Yun (Correct Rhymes): Also known as shanhan, and also known as paimo. Erya (Approximation of Elegance), Chapter on Explaining Vessels: The biao is called the nie. Commentary: The iron at the side of a horse bridle. Shiming (Explanation of Names): Biao means to wrap. It is that which is at the side to wrap and contain the horse's mouth. Cao Zhi, Poem in Response to an Imperial Edict: The team of four horses moves with dignity, shaking their bits and frothing at the mouth. Also, Guangya (Expanded Elegance): Biao-biao means flourishing. Book of Odes (Shijing), Odes of Wei: Red reins, flourishing and grand. Commentary: Biao-biao is the appearance of being flourishing. Also, Yunbu (Supplement to the Rhymes): Rhymes with the sound biao. Han Yu, Sacrificial Oration for Member of the Ministry, Mu: In the spring when grasses grow, in the morning when birds sing. I hold the reins in my hand, and you raise your bit. (Note: Morning is to be read as boat).