續一切經音義 3.67

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3.67

Flattery and obsequiousness (佞媚: the first character has the fanqie 乃定 [nai + ding / nìng]. The Qieyun says: "Sycophantic." The Analects says: "Yong is humane, but not glib." Guo's commentary on the Erya says: "A glib person resembles someone trustworthy." The second character has the fanqie 明祕 [ming + bi / mèi]. The Kaosheng says: "Pleasing; lovely." The Qieyun says: "Attractive charm." The Analects says: "Wangsun Jia asked: 'Rather than flattering the spirit of the inner sanctuary, is it not better to flatter the kitchen stove?'")

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