一切經音義 3.167

3.167

Teacher and model (the upper character is pronounced 史 + 緇 fanqie. Kong's Commentary on the Shangshu says: “Establishing a teacher (師) to instruct them.” Zheng's Commentary on the Zhouli says: “The designation for one who instructs people in the Way.” The Yifa says: “One who is venerable, dignified, and inspires awe is called a 'teacher' (師); one who reviews the old and knows the new is called a 'teacher'.” The Kaosheng says: “'Shi' (師) means a model; instructing people with methods.” The Shuowen says: “Derives from the mound radical [阜] and '帀' [encircle]; encircling fourfold signifies a multitude, hence the sense of 'master'.” The lower character is pronounced 凡 + 黯 fanqie; it has already been explained fully in Fascicle 43 above.)