竅	949A15   62A.82-9	部居	畫數  18	ㄑㄧㄠˋ [qiao4] .
N	(1)  An aperture: 七竅 the seven apertures on person's head, see 七 10.70; 開竅兒 open up one's mind; 一竅不通 (lit.) “all apertures blocked up” － (of person) do not know a thing. (2)  A key to understanding: 訣竅 a formula for remembering (instructions, etc.); 竅門，竅兒 guide to secret or special techniques.