一切經音義 48.162

48.162

Hesitation (猶, *yì-zhōu* fanqie; the lower character [豫] is *yǐ-shù* fanqie. The Shuowen jiezi says: 'In Longxi, a dog pup is called a *you* (猶). The nature of the *you* involves much anticipation (豫) in front of humans, hence all who are indecisive are said to have *youyu* (猶豫).' Furthermore, the Erya says: 'The *you* is like a barking deer, skilled at climbing trees.')