Xu Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Metal (jīn) Qiao Kangxi strokes: 20 Page 1321, Entry 37 Pronounced qiao. Explained in Explaining and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi) as resembling a tripod cauldron but with longer legs. Recorded in the Extensive Refinement (Boya) that qiao, li, zong, and xuan are all referred to as yao. Mentioned in Formal Character Mastery (Zhengzitong) that the Wen Wang Zi Fu Er tripods recorded in the Illustrated Catalogue of Ancient Treasures (Bogutu Lu) all belong to the category of qiao. Also pronounced jiao. Also pronounced qiao. The meaning is the same.