Hai Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Nose (bí) Kangxi stroke count: 16 Page 1530, Entry 04 Compiled Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced yǎo. Pronunciation is the same as the character for a type of fish (jiǎo). Jade Chapters (Yupian): Refers to a hooked or curved nose. Also, Compiled Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced jiǔ. Pronunciation is the same as the character for vigorous (jiǔ). The meaning is the same. Also, Dictionary Collection (Zihui): Pronounced qiào. Pronunciation is the same as the character for an opening (qiào). Refers to upturning the nose.