Wei Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Silk (mì) Qu; Kangxi strokes: 11; Page 921, Entry 15 Pronounced qu. Shuowen Jiezi: The binding cord of a shoe. Yupian: An ornament on the toe of a shoe. Book of Rites (Zhouli), Ministry of Heaven, Record of the Shoe Maker: Shoes have binding cords, welts, and edges, which are decorations. Book of Etiquette and Ceremonial (Yili), Record of the Nobleman's Capping Ceremony: Blue binding cords, welts, and edges. Commentary: The term qu implies to restrain. It serves as a warning while walking; its shape resembles a knife sheath, with the loop situated at the toe of the shoe. Erya, Explanation of Implements: The qu is called a jiu. Commentary: One uses silk to make the qu. Another source says it is also the name of a type of net. Sub-commentary: The qu is an ornament on the toe of a shoe. It is also another name for a net or snare. Also pronounced ju. Meaning the same.