Wu Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Cave (xué) 竂; Kangxi stroke count: 17; Page 868, Entry 34 Pronounced liao. Shuowen Jiezi (Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters) states it means to pierce. It also means a hut. Guangya (Expanded Naya) states: Liao means empty. Also, in the Rhyme Supplement (Yunbu), it is pronounced ling. Fu Yi, Ode to the Capital of Luo (Luodu Fu): Changing the calendar and clothing, rectifying official posts and staff, distinguishing the cardinal directions, and modeling the eight regions. It is also interchangeable with liao (official/colleague). Pronounced li. Han Yu, Eulogy for Member of the Ministry of Personnel Mu: While the governor had no business, there were many noble colleagues. There was no suspicion or jealousy, only joy and relaxation.