Wu Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Grain (hé) Kangxi Strokes: 17 Page 860, Entry 25 Pronounced jiao. The sprouting of grain and the blooming of flowers. Also refers to the appearance of weeds growing luxuriantly. Also used interchangeably with the character for proud or arrogant. Book of Odes (Shijing): Only the weeds grow luxuriantly. Also used interchangeably with the character for tall or high. Exemplary Sayings (Fayan): Those who cultivate the fields see weeds growing tall.