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一切經音義 46.122

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46.122

Startled and disappointed (憮然: mò + yǔ fanqie. The Sancang says: 'The appearance of disappointment'; an expression of alarm and astonishment. The Lunyu says: 'The Master was startled and disappointed (憮然).' He Yan says: 'Because they did not understand his intent and criticized him.' The Hanshu says: '憮然 means intending to speak but not yet doing so').

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