Mao Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Hand (shǒu) Entry: 撨 Kangxi stroke count: 16 Page 456, Entry 02 According to the Tang Rhyme (Tangyun), pronounced xiao (level tone). It means to select, to take, or to wipe. According to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced xiao (level tone). The meaning is the same. According to the Tang Rhyme (Tangyun) and the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced qiao (level tone). This also means to select or take. According to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced xiao (level tone). The meaning is the same. It also carries the meaning of to push. Also pronounced qiao (falling tone). This also means to wipe. Also pronounced xiao (falling tone). The meaning is the same.