一切經音義 3.164

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3.164

Incorruptible and frugal (the upper character is pronounced 力 + 兼 fanqie. The Guangya says: “'Lian' (廉) means pure.” The Kaosheng says: “It means non-covetous.” The Jixun says: “'Lian' means a corner; corners are square angles.” It derives from the shelter radical [广] with '兼' as phonetic. The lower character is pronounced 渠 + 儼 fanqie. Gu Yewang says: “'Jian' (儉) means restrained.” The Guangya says: “It means scarce.” It derives from the person radical with '僉' as phonetic.)

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一切經音義 — 慧琳, Classical Chinese