一切經音義 86.99

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Perching phoenix (跂鳳: the first [character] is pronounced *qi* [qǐ]; the Kaosheng says: “跂 means to stand on tiptoe.” Guo’s commentary on the Classic of Mountains and Seas says: “跂 means walking without the heels touching the ground.” Gu Yewang says: “Like a person standing on tiptoe.” The Shuowen says: “Categorized under 'foot' with 支 as phonetic.” The second is *feng-meng* [f- + -èng = fèng] in fanqie; Tianlao said: “The phoenix is a divine bird.” The Kaosheng says: “An auspicious bird; it emerges from the eastern Country of Gentlemen; when it soars over the four seas, all under heaven enjoys great peace”).