Yin Collection, Middle Volume
Radical: Turban (jīn)
Pa
Kangxi Stroke Count: 7
Page 329, Entry 13
Tang Rhymes (Tangyun), Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), Rhyme Meetings (Yunhui), and Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Pronounced pa (falling tone), with a sound identical to pa (falling tone).
Explanation from Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi): A silk fabric two widths wide is called a pa.
Explanation from Extensive Rhymes (Guangyun): It is a headscarf.
Explanation from Common Text (Tongsuwen): A silk fabric three widths wide is called a pa. Pa also refers to a cloth used to wrap clothing.
Furthermore, according to Refined Observations (Guangya), it refers to a tent or curtain.
Additionally, according to Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), it is pronounced pa (level tone), with a sound identical to pa (level tone). It refers to worn-out or damaged silk fabric.