Shen Collection, Upper Volume
Radical: Grass (cǎo)
芾
Kangxi strokes: 10
Page 1021, Entry 14
Tang Rhymes (Tangyun), Rhyme Collection (Yunhui), Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Pronounced fei (falling tone).
Book of Odes (Shijing), Odes of Shao (Shaonan): Shaded and small is the sweet pear tree.
Commentary: Shaded and small describes the appearance of being small.
Also pronounced bei (falling tone). The meaning is the same.
Also, Wide Rhymes (Guangyun): Pronounced fu (falling tone). The luxuriant growth of plants and trees.
Broad Refinement (Boya): Appearing lush and dense.
Also, Abridged Rhymes (Yunlue): Same as the character meaning an ornamental knee cover (fu).
Book of Odes (Shijing), Odes of Cao (Caofeng): That man, three hundred red knee covers.
Commentary: The knee cover is a ceremonial apron.
Book of Odes (Shijing), Minor Odes (Xiaoya): Red knee covers, so majestic.