Mao Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Hand (shǒu) Kangxi Strokes: 10 Page 430, Entry 17 Pronounced tiao. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it means to disturb or scratch. Another definition suggests it means to rummage. It also refers to a type of vessel. According to the Book of Etiquette and Ceremonial (Yili), regarding the offerings of officials: use both hands to hold the tiao-dipper to ladle out the liquid and pour it into the seven-vented vessel. The commentary states: the tiao is called a sha, and it is pronounced like the character for pounding or stirring. Some write it as tiao, which is the dialect of the Qin people. The Explanatory Text notes it is pronounced like tang and yao, or like ta and gao. It is also synonymous with tiao (frivolous). It means to be light or lacking in substance. In the Xunzi, Chapter on Strong States: their clothing is not frivolous. According to the Supplemented Rhymes (Zengyun), it means to carry with a staff on the shoulder. Common parlance refers to shouldering a load as tiao. It also means to select. Currently, selecting people is referred to as tiao. Pronounced tiao (rising tone). It means to lead or to stir. According to the Guangya, it means rapid. Another definition says it means to tease. In the Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), Biography of Xiang Yu: wishing to challenge the King of Han to battle to decide the winner. The commentary states: to provoke the enemy into fighting is historically called sending a challenge. In the History of the Former Han Dynasty (Qianhan Shu), Biography of Sima Xiangru: Zhuo Wangsun had a daughter named Wenjun who loved music, and Xiangru used the sounds of the zither to entice her. The commentary states: he entrusted his heart to the zither music to provoke and stir her. It is also used interchangeably with tiao (to entice). It means to lure or to tease. According to the Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), it is pronounced like tiao (rising tone), with the same meaning. Pronounced tiao (falling tone). It is synonymous with tiao (to shake). It means to vibrate or shake. Pronounced tao. In the Book of Odes (Shijing), Zheng Odes: tiao and da. Mao’s commentary states: the appearance of coming and going to meet. Zhu’s commentary states: tiao means the appearance of being light, frivolous, and jumping. It also refers to an implement for ladling out items. Sometimes written as an alternative form. Pronounced tiao. Means to stir or scratch. Another definition says it means to mix. In the Zhuangzi, Great and Venerable Teacher: soaring to the heavens and wandering through the mist, stirring and oscillating without end. The commentary states: the appearance of winding, turning, and circulating. Sometimes written in a variant form.