Chen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Moon (yuè) Kangxi Strokes: 10 Page 505, Entry 15 Tang Rhymes (Tangyun), Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), Dictionary of Rhymes (Yunhui), and Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun) state it is pronounced tiao (rising tone). In the Explanation of Writing (Shuowen), it is written that when the moon appears in the west at the end of the lunar month, this is called tiao. In the Commentary on the Treatise of the Five Elements from the History of the Former Han (Qianhan Wuxingzhi Zhu), Meng Kang says: Tiao refers to the moon traveling quickly ahead of the sun, which is why it is seen early. Additionally, Fu Qian says: Tiao means to peer at one another. A solar eclipse at the end of the month is called tiao. Also, according to the Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), the Dictionary of Rhymes (Yunhui), and the Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), it is pronounced tiao. Also, according to the Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), it is pronounced tiao. The meaning is the same. Also, according to the Broad Rhymes (Guangyun) and the Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), it is pronounced shao, meaning to sacrifice. Also, according to the Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), it is pronounced tiao, meaning the side of the moon.