Mao Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Hand (shǒu) Kangxi Strokes: 11 Page 433, Entry 25 Pronounced shao. In the Shuo Wen Jie Zi (Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters), it is noted that in regions west of the pass, taking something from the top is called jiaoshao. According to the Fang Yan (Regional Speech), jiaoshao means to select. Guo Pu notes that this refers to the clever selection and accumulation of items. Also, in the Guang Yun (Broad Rhymes), it means to cut away or remove. In the Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), Turtle and Yarrow Divination Biography, it refers to removing dodder grass at night. Also, in the Zeng Yun (Additional Rhymes), it means to brush past or graze. In Yang Xiong’s Ode on Hunting, it mentions trailing banners that brush past the stars. The commentary explains that shao means to brush against. In a poem by Du Fu, it is used to describe a warbler brushing past falling flowers. Also, Pushao is the name of a fine horse. Also, pronounced shao (falling tone). It means to strike. Written in a variant form. Also, in the Lei Pian (Categorized Dictionary), pronounced shao (falling tone). It means to strike. Also, pronounced xiao. It means to remove. In the Rites of Zhou (Zhouli), Winter Officials, Artificer’s Record, it states to remove one-third of the circumference for the wheel hub. The commentary explains that this refers to the grouping of numerous spokes. In Ma Rong’s Guang Cheng Song (Ode to the Imperial Park), it mentions clearing away demons and brushing aside wandering lights. Also, yaoshao describes the appearance of swaying. Also, pronounced xiao. It shares the same meaning.