Ji Yun states that the pronunciation is indicated by the sounds of xin and yao, pronounced xiao. Guang Ya defines it as big. Another interpretation is fragrant, or fat, and it also refers to a pork soup, having the same pronunciation and meaning as xiao. Another pronunciation is indicated by the sounds of qian and yao, pronounced qiao. There is also the pronunciation indicated by the sounds of qiu and yao, pronounced qiao. The meanings are the same.