Hai Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Nose (bí) Character: qiu Kangxi strokes: 16 Page 1530, Entry 06 Pronounced qiu. Shuowen Jiezi (Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters): A condition of the nose being obstructed due to cold. Shiming (Explication of Names): Nasal obstruction is called qiu. Qiu means long-lasting. It refers to nasal discharge that has remained for a long time without clearing, eventually leading to blockage. Guangya (Expanded Encyclopedia): Qiu is a type of illness. Book of Rites (Liji), Monthly Ordinances (Yueling): In the final month of autumn, if the government acts according to summer edicts, many people will suffer from nasal congestion and sneezing.