Zi Collection, Middle Volume, Page 273, Entry 07 Pronounced jiao (entering tone) Also pronounced yao (flat tone) In the "Jiyun" (集韵), the pronunciation is noted as He Jiao qie, with the same pronunciation as "yao." The "Yupian" (玉篇) explains it as green. It also refers to the wedding dress worn by a woman when she marries. The "Guangyun" (广韵) explains it as yellow.