Xu Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Short-tailed Bird (zhuī) Kangxi Strokes: 18 Page 1368, Entry 40 Pronounced za. In the Explanatory Dictionary of Chinese Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it means five colors combined together. In the Dictionary of Jade (Yupian), it means to mix. In the Book of Changes (Yijing), Kun Hexagram, it is said that yellow is the result of heaven and earth mixing. In the Rites of Zhou (Zhouli), Record of Artificers, it states that the work of painting and embroidery involves mixing five colors. Also, in the Book of Rites (Liji), Jade Pattern notes, the term means to decorate; it refers to the ceremonial apron mentioned previously. Also, in the Dictionary of Jade (Yupian), it means to be the same. In the Broad Rhyme (Guangyun), it means to collect. In the Book of Changes (Yijing), Appended Remarks, it says to collect things and gather virtues. The commentary explains this as collecting the things of the world together. Also, in Master Yang's Regional Dialects (Fangyan), it means fragmented. In the Book of Changes (Yijing), Appended Remarks, it says its names are varied yet not excessive. The commentary explains that the terms and logic are varied and fragmented, each with its own order, yet they do not contradict or exceed their bounds. Also, in the Dictionary of Jade (Yupian), it means to be placed in between. Also, it means to reach the highest point. Also, in the Broad Rhyme (Guangyun), it means to encompass. Also, it means to pierce. Also, it is the name of a bird. In the Literary Expositor (Erya), Interpretation of Birds, it mentions the yuanju, also known as zaxian. The commentary states the yuanju is a sea bird, also called zaxian. Also, pronounced ca. In the Gongyang Commentary (Gongyang Zhuan), 15th year of Duke Cheng, it is written that all the great officials together said: It is Zhongshi, is it not so? The explanatory text notes that for this character, the pronunciation is ca, or it may be read as its standard pronunciation.