Chou Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Mouth (kǒu) Character: Jiu Kangxi strokes: 12 Page 197, Entry 07 Pronounced qiu. According to the Analytical Dictionary of Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), this refers to the sound of an infant. In the Extensive Dictionary of Characters (Guangyun), jiu-ji refers to a small sound. Also, in the Encountering Sorrow (Lisao) by Qu Yuan: The ringing of jade bells sounds jiu-jiu. The commentary by Wang Yi states: jiu-jiu is the sound of ringing. Also, in the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), it is interchangeable with jiao. See the detailed entry for the character jiao. It is sometimes written in a variant form. Also pronounced qiu. Refers to a small sound. Also, in the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) and the Classified Chapters (Leipian), pronounced chao. Refers to the sound of an infant. It is sometimes written in a variant form. In the Songs of Chu (Chuci), specifically the Summoning of the Recluse (Zhao Yinshi): At the end of the year, I feel restless; the cicadas cry out jiu-jiu.