Zi Collection, Page Position: Upper. Radical: Hook (jué). Character: liao. Kangxi Dictionary Stroke Count: 2. Page 85, Entry 11. According to the Tang Dynasty Rhyme Dictionary (Tangyun), the pronunciation is formed by the initial of lu and the final of niao. According to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) and the Rhyme Meeting (Yunhui), it is formed by the initial of lang and the final of niao. According to the Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), it is formed by the initial of lu and the final of jiao. The reading is similar to the rising tone of the character liao. The Supplemented Rhymes (Zengyun) defines it as being decisive. The Broad Rhymes (Guangyun) defines it as being intelligent, or having a clear and thorough understanding. The Book of the Later Han (Houhanshu), Biography of Kong Rong, records that Kong Rong was exceptionally bright and clever at the age of twelve. Chen Wei remarked that being clever and sharp in childhood does not necessarily lead to being outstanding in adulthood. Furthermore, the Book of Song (Songshu), Biography of Dai Faxing, records that the King of Pengcheng was searching for a shrewd and capable clerk and appointed Dai Faxing to the position upon finding him. It also signifies to finish or conclude. The Book of Jin (Jinshu), Biography of Fu Yi, records that the great affairs of the world are not easily concluded, yet when people observe things, they always wish for an immediate conclusion. Having a foolish son might allow one to be done with official duties, but official duties are truly not easy to finish. A poem by Du Fu writes: How is the Great Mountain? Across the lands of Qi and Lu, the green peaks never end. Additionally, Yangzi's Dialects (Fangyan) explains that liao signifies being pleasant or satisfying. In the region of Qin, it is referred to as liao. There is also a bird named the qinjiliao. The Notes on Couchi (Couchi Biji Zhu) describes this bird as resembling a parrot, with a fleshy crest on its head, capable of mimicking human speech and laughter.