Mao Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Square (fāng) Entry: Piao Kangxi stroke count: 17 Page 485, Entry 07 Pronounced piao Pronounced piao Pronounced piao As defined in the Analytical Dictionary of Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to the waving of banners and flags. In the Classified Compilation (Leipian), it is sometimes written in a variant form.