Wei Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Silk (mì) Character: Shao Kangxi stroke count: 11 Page 920, Entry 16 Ancient form: Si According to the Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), the Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), and the Collection of Rhymes Compiled by Officials (Yunhui), the pronunciation is shao. In the Explanation of Simple and Compound Characters (Shuowen), it means to inherit. Another interpretation is that shao means to wind tightly. Book of Documents (Shangshu), Pan Geng section: To inherit and restore the great foundation of the former kings. Book of Odes (Shijing), Daya section: Do not forget to inherit it. Record of Music (Yueji) from the Book of Rites (Liji): Shao is the meaning of inheriting. Commentary: The name of a musical piece by Emperor Shun. It means that Shun was able to inherit and flourish the virtues of Emperor Yao. Also, from the Rites of Protocol (Pinyi) in the Book of Rites (Liji): To convey orders through an introduction. Also, a gentleman is a shao. Sub-commentary: It means to continue and carry on. Strategies of the Warring States (Zhanguoce): Please allow me to introduce you. Commentary: It means to assist. Also, a surname. According to the Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), it originates from the Garden of Surnames (Xingyuan). According to the Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced chao. To be leisurely or relaxed. Cited from the Book of Odes (Shijing): Dare not be leisurely, dare not roam. Read according to the method of Zheng Kangcheng. Textual Research: In the Record of Music (Yueji) of the Book of Rites (Liji), where it says shao means to inherit, the text has been corrected to reflect the original version.