Yin Collection, Upper Volume. Radical: Lame (yóu). Stroke count: 6. Page 298, Entry 06.
According to Tang Rhymes (Tangyun) and Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), it is pronounced liao (falling tone). The explanation in Explaining Simple and Analyzing Compound Characters (Shuowen Jiezi) states that it refers to the calves crossing while walking. Six Writings Lore (Liushu Gu) mentions that contemporary people use the term liao-diao to describe limbs that are weak or a gait that is not smooth. It also refers to the crossing of feet when an ox walks. The Dialects (Fangyan) by Yangzi records that using the foot to trip someone is called liao. According to Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), and Rhyme Collection (Yunhui), it is also pronounced pao (level tone). The meaning remains the same.