Shen Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Insect (chóng) Entry: Xiao Kangxi strokes: 17 Page 1095, Entry 34 Tang Dynasty Rimes (Tangyun): Pronounced xiao. An aquatic animal, resembling a snake, with four feet, capable of harming people. Jia Yi, Lament for Qu Yuan (Diao Qu Yuan wen): Shunning the xiao and the otter to live in seclusion, why would I merely follow the shrimp and the leeches or worms? Commentary: Ying Shao states: The xiao and the otter are both small creatures that are animals harmful to fish.