一切經音義 59.96

59.96

倡伎（齒揚反說文俳戲也案俳者樂人所為戲笑以自怡悅也律文作啡匹愷反唾也啡此義）。

Performers (倡伎): Chi and yang fan. The Shuowen says: 'Theatrical entertainment.' We note: 'Pai' refers to comedic performances by entertainers to bring amusement and pleasure. The Vinaya text writes it as 啡, with the fanqie pi and kai, meaning to spit; 啡 does not have this meaning.