Wei Collection, Lower Volume
Radical: Color (sè)
Fu
Kangxi stroke count: 11
Page 1014, Entry 06
Pronounced bo.
Shuowen Jiezi (Explanation of Graphs and Analysis of Characters) cites the Analects of Confucius (Lunyu) regarding the appearance of a countenance being full of anger.
Xu states: Refers to the appearance of a face full of anger. Note: In current editions, this is written as bo.
Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals (Lushi Chunqiu): A face that is angry and full, with restrained movements of hands and feet, is the expression of one who has experienced war.
Pronounced fu.
Refers to a change in complexion due to anger.
Mencius (Mengzi): Zeng Xi's complexion changed, appearing displeased.
Pronounced pei.
Refers to the color of the sky as it is about to dawn.