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法華義疏 8.25

法華義疏 8.25

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Classical Chinese

8.25

窮子通迷悟,今言信解故用別以立名;卉木通於毒藥,今云藥草亦從別為稱。

The impoverished son applies generally to delusion and awakening; here, it speaks of 'Belief and Understanding,' so it establishes its title from the specific. Plants apply generally to poisonous plants as well; now it says 'medicinal herbs,' also taking its designation from the specific.

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