You Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Foot (zú) Kangxi Strokes: 19 Page 1234, Entry 07 Pronounced qiao (level tone). According to the Tang Rhyme (Tangyun), the Collection Rhymes (Jiyun), and the Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), this is the same as the character qiao. According to the Analytical Dictionary of Characters (Shuowen), it means to lift the foot and walk high. In the History of the Former Han (Qianhan Shu), Records of Emperor Gao, it says one may wait with feet lifted. The commentary by Wen Ying states that qiao means the same as qiao (to raise). Also pronounced qiao (level tone) according to the Expanded Rhymes (Guangyun), the Collection Rhymes (Jiyun), and the Rhyme Collection (Yunhui). Also pronounced xue (entering tone) according to the Expanded Rhymes (Guangyun), the Collection Rhymes (Jiyun), and the Rhyme Collection (Yunhui). The meaning is the same. Also pronounced jiao (rising tone) according to the Expanded Rhymes (Guangyun), the Collection Rhymes (Jiyun), and the Rhyme Collection (Yunhui). In the Book of Odes (Shijing), Zhou Eulogies, it says: The martial appearance of the King. The commentary states: Qiao-qiao describes a martial appearance. In the Lu Eulogies, it says: His horses are qiao-qiao. The commentary states: It refers to being strong and vigorous. Also pronounced jiao (entering tone) according to the Expanded Rhymes (Guangyun), the Collection Rhymes (Jiyun), and the Rhyme Collection (Yunhui). It describes the appearance of walking in a qiao-qiao manner. According to the Literary Expositor (Erya), Interpretation of Words, qiao-qiao means arrogant. The commentary states: It is the appearance of a petty man who has attained his goal and is haughty and insolent. In the Book of Odes (Shijing), Greater Odes, it says: The young man is qiao-qiao. The commentary states: It means arrogant. In the Strategies of the Warring States (Zhanguo Ce), it mentions wearing bound leggings and qiao-shoes. The commentary states: Qiao refers to wooden clogs. In the Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), Biography of Yu Qing, it mentions stepping on qiao and carrying a bamboo hat. The commentary states: Qiao refers to straw sandals. In the History of the Former Han (Qianhan Shu), Biography of Wang Bao, it mentions leaving aside vegetables and releasing the qiao to cook rich meats and grains. The commentary by Ying Shao states: These are wooden qiao. Chen Zan states: They are made of rope. Yan Shigu states: Qiao is what we now call shoes. According to the Categorized Anthology (Leipian), it refers to a device used for mountain travel, with iron shaped like an awl attached beneath a shoe. In the Annals of Lu Buwei (Lvshi Chunqiu), it says qiao-ran and not secure. The commentary states: Qiao is read like the qiao in riding a cloud-chariot; it means flowing fast and not firm. According to the Collection Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced xue (entering tone). In Yang Xiong's Regional Speech (Fangyan), it mentions du-qiao as being rough or astringent. Zhao states: In the east and west of Mount Du, some call it qiao. The commentary states: Qiao describes a dry and astringent appearance. According to the Collection Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced ju (entering tone). The meaning is the same. This character is sometimes written as the variant form ju.