一切經音義 20.84

20.84

有靨 (Has the fanqie *yi* + *yan* [yǎn]. This is an erroneous vulgar character. The orthodox form has *hei* (black) as 黶. The *Jixun* states: "A *yǎn* is a mole on the body or face." The *Renlun guijing* states: "Generally, of moles, there are black ones and vermilion ones. Red ones are the highest, signs of fortune, virtue, and auspiciousness; black ones are next. If born in hidden and clothing-covered places, they are auspicious; if clearly exposed, they may be inauspicious").