Yin Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Bow (gōng) Page 357, Entry 07 Pronounced qiang (rising tone). Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi): Meaning strong, the strength of a bow. Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): The appearance of a strong bow. Chronicles of Huayang (Huayang Guozhi): During the reign of King Zhaoxiang of Qin, a white tiger caused havoc. The Yi people crafted white bamboo crossbows and shot the tiger; they were known as the White Bamboo Barbarians. Also called the Plank-Shield Barbarians. This is what is known today as the strong-headed tiger-arrow. Also pronounced qiang. Also pronounced qi. Meaning the same.