樔

Pronunciationcháo
Strokes15 strokes

Basic Info

Pronunciation cháo
Five Elements 0
Fortune
Radical
Simplified Strokes 15 strokes
Traditional Strokes 15 strokes

Naming Meaning

Kangxi Dictionary

View Original Page 550
View Original Page 550
Chen Collection, Middle Volume. Radical: Tree (mù). Character: 樔. Kangxi Stroke Count: 15. Page 550, Entry 03. Pronounced chao. In Shuowen Jiezi (Shuowen), it refers to a guard tower in a marshland. It is also written as chao. In Book of Rites (Liji), in the commentary on the Liyun section, it is noted that this character is also written as chao. In Lady Cao's Eastern Expedition Rhapsody (Dongzheng Fu), it states: Truly, one does not climb the tower to knock on the ladle. In Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), it is written as luan. Also, pronounced chao. It is the same as chao. It refers to a fishing net supported by a frame. In Erya (Erya), the commentary on implements states that this net is called a shan. In Book of Odes (Shijing), Xiaoya section, it mentions the sound of fishing; the Mao Commentary states this is a net. Li Xun states it is a method of using a thin net to catch fish. Also, pronounced jiao. In Emperor Wu of Han's Eulogy for Lady Li (Dao Li Furen Fu), it states: The fate of the tower is cut short and does not grow long. In Correctness Guide (Zhengzitong), it is noted that the character chao should be composed of the elements for mortar and wood; the common usage of the element for fruit is incorrect.

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