Zi Collection, Middle Volume. Radical: Person (rén). Character: Qiáo. Kangxi stroke count: 14. Page 116. According to the Tang Rhymes (Tangyun), the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), and the Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), the pronunciation is like qiáo. The Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi) defines this character as high. Furthermore, living as a traveler is referred to as qiáojū, meaning to sojourn. During the Six Dynasties (Liuchao), there were administrative divisions known as qiáozhì, which were temporarily established commanderies and counties. It is also commonly written in a variant form pronounced qiáo. It is also a surname.