一切經音義 6.123

6.123

威肅: Pronounced 相 + 昱 fanqie. Kong [Anguo]’s commentary on the Shangshu says: “肅 means fearful and reverent; it also means stern and orderly.” Zheng [Xuan]’s commentary on the Liji says: “It means vigilant.” The Erya says: “肅肅 means respectful.” The Shifa says: “Unbending virtue capable of righteousness is called 肅; holding to one's mind with decisive resolution is called 肅.” The Shuowen says: “Conducting affairs with care and reverence. It is formed from 𦘒 standing over 𣶒, trembling with apprehension; solemn in awe and reverence; an ideogram. The bottom is formed from 𣶒; 𣶒 is pronounced 恚 + 緣 fanqie.”