一切經音義 67.37

67.37

Extolling and praising (揄揚: the first character has the fanqie 𢈔 + 朱; the second character has the fanqie 養 + 章. Character dictionaries state: “揄 means to draw out or promote.” Kong [Anguo]'s commentary on the Shangshu says: “揚 means to lift up.” It also says: “Speaking loudly and swiftly is called 揚.” Zheng [Xuan]'s notes on the Shijing say: “揚 means to arouse or stir.” The Guangya says: “It means to illuminate.” The Shuowen says: “揄 also means to draw forth; 揚 means to fly upwards.” Both characters are classified under the radical 'hand' (手) with 俞 and 昜 respectively as phonetics).