一切經音義 25.122

25.122

Performing theatrical and female music (倡 has the sound of the fanqie 齒 + 羊; the Yupian says it means actors and comedic jesters. 妓 has the fanqie 渠 + 倚; the Qieyun says it means female music. The Picang says: 妓 means beautiful women, because women make music. The sūtra writes 技, which means talents and skills. Some write 伎, which is not the meaning intended by the sūtra).