Xu Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Metal (jīn) Jiao; Kangxi strokes: 14; Page 1303 Broad Rhymes (Guangyun) and Rhyme Collection (Yunhui): Pronounced jiao (rising tone). Jade Chapters (Yupian): A nail or hinge. Explanation of Names (Shiming): A target is that which is resisted. In the state of Qi it is called a tip, while in the regions west of the pass it is called a nail or hinge; nowadays, all sword hilts and saddle tops have these nails or hinges. Also Broad Rhymes (Guangyun): Scissors. Origin of the Six Scripts (Liushu Gu): Intersecting blade knives. Sharp for cutting. Li He, Song of the Five Small Pines: Green waves soak the leaves filled with deep light, finely bundled dragon whiskers cut by scissors. Annotation: Bundling dragon whiskers describes the alignment of the pine needles as if cut or trimmed by shears. Jiao refers to what is used by seamstresses today, commonly called scissors. Also Broad Rhymes (Guangyun): Pronounced jiao (level tone). Same meaning. Also Broad Rhymes (Guangyun): Pronounced jiao (falling tone); Rhyme Collection (Yunhui) and Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Pronounced jiao (falling tone). Same meaning. Also Classified Chapters (Leipian): Using metal to decorate an object. Yan Yanzhi, Rhapsody on the Red-White Horse: Precious decorations coiled like stars. Annotation: Jiao means decoration.