續一切經音義 7.65

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準繩 [Plumb line and marking cord]: The upper [character] has the fanqie 之允 (zhī + yǔn = zhǔn); the Qieyun says, “Measure; a levelling standard.” The lower [character] has the fanqie 食陵 (shí + líng = shéng); the Yupian says, “Cord.” The Zishu says, “Straight.” The Shangshu says, “Wood conforming to the marking cord becomes straight.” The Shiben says, “Chui created the plumb line and marking cord.”