Shen Collection, Lower Volume
Radical: Clothing (yī)
Character: Cheng
Kangxi stroke count: 13
Page 1117, Entry 02
According to Tang Rhymes (Tangyun), pronounced cheng. According to Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) and Rhyme Collection (Yunhui), pronounced cheng. According to Classification of Characters (Leipian), it means to be naked. As recorded in Mencius (Mengzi), even if there is a naked person beside me. As recorded in Jiao’s Forest of Changes (Jiao shi Yilin), chasing a fox while naked, being laughed at by others. Also, according to Jade Chapters (Yupian), to lift up one’s garments. Also, according to Erudite Refinements (Boya), a belt worn at the waist is called a cheng. According to Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), cheng refers to a belt. Also, according to Yang’s Dialects (Yangzi Fangyan), an unlined garment without sleeves is called a cheng garment. Also, according to Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced cheng. It refers to a type of long garment from ancient times. Also pronounced cheng. Also pronounced zheng. The meaning is the same.