一切經音義 23.113

23.113

To relieve and aid [振䘏] (zhen [振] is pronounced 之刃 [tɕ- + (n)iənH > zhèn]; xu [䘏] is pronounced 須聿 [s- + (j)uət > xù]. Zheng's commentary on the Liji says: “Zhen means to rescue.” His commentary on the Zhouli also says: “Xu means to pity the poor.” The ancient form of the character zhen was written 挋; some editions have 賑, which carries the meaning of giving aid. Regarding the character xu, the Shuowen says: “To pity and care for; it takes the heart radical [恤] or takes the ear radical [䘏].” The Erya uses them interchangeably. Now, examining various books, following the Shuowen with the xin radical [or its variant] is superior).