稜

Pronunciationléng
Strokes13 strokes

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Pronunciation léng
Five Elements 0
Fortune
Radical
Simplified Strokes 13 strokes
Traditional Strokes 13 strokes

Naming Meaning

Kangxi Dictionary

View Original Page 855
View Original Page 855
Wu Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Grain (hé) Kangxi Strokes: 13 Page 855, Entry 12 Pronounced leng. As recorded in the Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), the Rhyme Collection (Yunhui), and the Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), it is pronounced leng. In the Biography of Li Guang from the History of the Former Han (Qianhan shu), it is written: The majesty and power awe the neighboring states. The commentary by Li Qi states: The awe-inspiring power of a spirit is called leng. Also the name of a type of rice known as black leng. Also the name of a medicinal herb known as san leng. Also another name for the nut grass, known as water san leng. In the Broad Rhymes (Guangyun), it is a variant form of the character leng. Anything that has sharp corners or edges is called a gu leng. In the Western Capital Rhapsody (Xidu fu) by Ban Gu, it is written: Ascending the sharp corners to dwell where the golden sparrows perch. The commentary states: Leng means corner. The terms gu and leng are identical in meaning. According to the Rhyme Collection (Yunhui), pronounced leng in the departing tone. Farmers use it to refer to the distance or quantity of fields, measured in units called leng. Also pronounced long, as a rhyming variant in the Eastern Capital Rhapsody (Dongdu fu) by Ban Gu: Looking up and down throughout heaven and earth, aligning the sacred body with cosmic patterns. Gazing upon the Middle Kingdom to spread virtue, overlooking the four corners to display majesty.

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