Zi Collection, Middle Volume
Radical: Person (rén)
Bing
Kangxi stroke count: 10
Page 107, Entry 04
According to the Extensive Rhymes (Guangyun), it is the same as the character for being together. According to the Rhyme Collection (Yunhui), it is pronounced bing. It means to be side by side.
Book of Rites (Liji), Sacrificial Meanings: Walking with shoulders without being close together. Commentary: When an elder and a young child walk together, their shoulders and arms cannot lean or press against each other.
It also means to compete.
History of the Former Han (Qianhanshu), Biography of Jia Yi: Emperor Gao and various nobles rose up together.
Also: To sit in a confrontational manner with a noble. Commentary: Refers to opposing and contending with an enemy.
It is also the same as the character for casting aside or rejecting.
Xunzi, Power of the State Chapter: Cast aside one's own selfish desires, and it must be done through the Way.
Textual research: In the original text, it cited Jia Yi, Peace and Order Policy. It has been corrected to refer to the History of the Former Han, Biography of Jia Yi, in accordance with the original source.