一切經音義 59.96

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59.96

Performers (倡伎): Chi and yang fan. The Shuowen says: 'Theatrical entertainment.' We note: 'Pai' refers to comedic performances by entertainers to bring amusement and pleasure. The Vinaya text writes it as 啡, with the fanqie pi and kai, meaning to spit; 啡 does not have this meaning.

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一切經音義 — 慧琳, Classical Chinese