續一切經音義 3.64

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3.64

Flanking retinue (翼從: the first character has the fanqie 與職 [yu + zhi / yì]. The Qieyun says: "Respectful; to assist." The Erya says: "'翼' means revered." The Analects says: "When advancing quickly, [he did so] reverently (翼如)." Kong's commentary says: "This describes uprightness and prudence." The second character has the fanqie 疾用 [ji + yong / cóng]. The Qieyun says: "Following behind; to attend upon." In scripture texts it is sometimes written as 翊, which is also accepted in popular usage.)

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