Mao Collection, Upper Volume
Radical: Heart (xīn)
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Pronounced qiao (rising tone).
In General Rhymes (Guangyun), pronounced qiao (rising tone).
In Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), Rhyme Anthology (Yunhui), and Orthodox Rhymes (Zhengyun), pronounced qiao (rising tone).
The appearance of a changed complexion.
As in the Book of Rites (Liji): "With a concerned look, he changed his expression."
As in Liezi (Liezi): "With a concerned look, there was a pause."
As in Su Shi, Red Cliff Ode (Chibi fu): "With a solemn look, he adjusted his clothes and sat upright."
All are pronounced qiao (rising tone), interchangeable with the character meaning quiet or sad.
Also conveys the meaning of being cautious or solemn.
As in Yang Xiong, Model Sayings (Fayan): "Solemn and cautious."
Annotation: "Looking cautious and serious."
In Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced jiao (rising tone).
In Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced jiao (third tone).
In Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun) and Rhyme Anthology (Yunhui), pronounced qiu (rising tone).
In Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun) and Rhyme Anthology (Yunhui), pronounced jiu (rising tone).
The meaning is the same.
In Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced qiao (first tone).
Also refers to a changed complexion.
As in Zhuangzi (Zhuangzi): "With a concerned look, he changed his expression." Guo Xiang reads it this way.
In Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced qiu (first tone).
In Classification of Characters (Leipian), pronounced qiu (second tone).
The meaning is the same.
Pronounced jiu (fourth tone).
The appearance of being desolate.
As in History of the Later Han (Hou Hanshu), Ma Rong, Eulogy on the Vast Park (Guangcheng song): "The fields are desolate."