續一切經音義 6.99

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Sprouts and crops (苗稼: the upper character has the fanqie *wǔ* + *biāo* [miáo]; the *Qieyun* says, "Field sprouts." The *Kaosheng* says, "Those not yet in ear." The *Shuowen* says it is categorized under "grass" situated above a "field". The lower character has the fanqie *gǔ* + *yà* [jià]; the *Shijing* says, "Causing the people to sow and harvest." The *Shangshu* says, "Planting is called *jià*, and reaping is called *sè*." The *Shuowen* says it is categorized under "grain" with an abbreviated *jià* phonetic).