一切經音義 3.159

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3.159

Estimating and measuring (度 pronounced 唐 + 洛 fanqie; 量 below pronounced 略 + 薑 fanqie. The Kaosheng says: “'Liang' (量) also means 'to estimate' (度); it means to weigh and measure.” The Gujin zhengzi gives it with the heart radical as '𢜬'; with '曰' (say) and '童' (child) it is made as '量'. In the sūtra text it is written as '量', which is a popular form. The Guiyuan says: “Distinguishing between more and less, and measuring lengths and shorts, is called 'liang' (measuring).”)

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一切經音義 — 慧琳, Classical Chinese