Zi Collection, Page Position: Lower Radical: Legs (ér) Character: 兆 Kangxi Strokes: 6 Page: Page 124, Entry 03 Pronounced zhao (rising tone) — Tang Yun Pronounced zhao — Ji Yun, Yun Hui Burned cracks on a tortoise shell. — Shuowen The Grand Diviner in the Rites of Zhou (Zhou Li) managed the methods of the three omens: the first is the omen of jade, the second is the omen of tiles, and the third is the omen of the plains. Note: Omens are the burned cracks on a tortoise shell that appear in the fire, whose shapes can be used for divination. Emperor Wen of Han (Qian Han) Chronicle: The omen obtained a great horizontal line. Note: Ying Shao says: Omens are from tortoise shells. Also, altars, domains, and boundaries are all called omens. Annals of Sacrifices in the Han Dynasty (Qian Han): I have carefully examined the Rites of Zhou, which states that omens for the five emperors are placed in the four suburbs. Note: Omens refer to the boundaries of the altars and domains. Classic of Filial Piety (Xiaojing), Chapter on Mourning for Parents: Divining the location of the tomb and burying them there. Note: This refers to the boundaries of the tomb. Also, signs or indications. Tao Te Ching (Laozi): I am placid and not yet showing signs. Note: This refers to the time when intentions have not yet been formed. Also, a name for a number. Yun Hui: One hundred thousand is an yi, and ten yi is a zhao. Also, Jingzhao. Yun Hui: Zhao means a multitude. It refers to where the masses are located. Also, Historical Records (Shiji), Calendar: Youzhao persisted for three years. Note: Youzhao refers to the sun's shadow. Zhixu refers to the celestial stem. This was the Bingchen year. Also, a rhyming supplement: Rhymes with zhi yao qie, pronounced chao. Book of Jin (Jin Shu), Music Records Song: The spirit comes, its light and appearance are clear. Listening without sound, seeing without signs.