一切經音義 6.108

6.108

推徵: The first character is pronounced like 吹. The Kaosheng says: “It means to cross-examine thoroughly.” The Jixun says: “It means to investigate; to inquire.” The Shuowen says: “It means to push.” It is formed from 手 with 隹 as phonetic; another explanation says it is formed from 隼. The second character, 徵, is pronounced 陟 + 陵 fanqie. The Guangya says: “徵 means to summon.” The Kaosheng says: “It means to hold responsible.” The Jixun says: “It means to seek.” The Shuowen says: “It is formed with a reduced form of 微 as phonetic, and from 壬.” The Wenzixing shuo says: “Metaphorically, when a virtuous person is among the humble and lowly, the imperial court summons him; hence it is formed from 壬 and from 微.”