Zi Collection, Page Position: Lower Radical: Strength (lì) Kangxi Strokes: 7 Page Number: 147.02 According to the Tangyun (Tángyùn) and Zhengyun (Zhèngyùn) rhyming dictionaries, pronounced shízhào qie; according to the Jiyun (Jíyùn) and Yunhui (Yùnhuì) rhyming dictionaries, pronounced shízhào qie, in the ráo qusheng tone. The Shuowen Jiezi (Shuōwén Jiězì) states: To exert oneself. It is formed from the radical Strength (lì) and zhào as the phonetic component. The Guangyun (Guǎngyùn) states: To strengthen oneself. Also, beautiful. From Yangzi Fayan (Yángzǐ Fǎyán): Dǒng Zhòngshū's talent was indeed outstanding. From Pan Yue's Eulogy for Yang Wuzhong: His brilliant reputation was clear and outstanding. Also, from Emperor Cheng's Edict in the Book of Han (Hàn Shū): The late emperor encouraged agriculture. Jin Zhuo's commentary states: To encourage and exert oneself. Also, in the Jiyun, pronounced shírão qie, in the shào píngshēng tone. The meaning is the same. Also, in the Jiyun, Yunhui, and Zhengyun, pronounced chūyáo qie, sounding like qiáo. From Pan Yue's Poem on Heyang County: Who says the Jin capital is far? Though the house is near, the person is truly distant. Who says the county magistrate is insignificant? His excellent reputation suffers no lack of distinction.