Wei Collection, Middle Volume
Radical: Silk (mì)
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Kangxi strokes: 15
Page 932, Entry 01
Pronounced ti.
Explanatory Dictionary of Characters (Shuowen Jiezi): A reddish-yellow color of silk.
Comprehensive Dictionary (Boya): Red.
Book of Rites (Zhouli), Office of Spring and Autumn (Tianguan), Wine Administrator (Jiuzheng): Distinguish the names of the five fermentations, the fourth is called ti-fermentation.
Commentary: Its color is reddish-scarlet, hence it is named ti.
Also: Book of Rites (Zhouli), Office of Earth (Diguan), Grass Official (Caoren): For all manures and seeds, use sheep for red ti.
Note: Ti is a scarlet color.
Also: Book of Rites (Zhouli), Office of Spring (Chunguan), Commentary on the Administrator of Vestments (Sifu): In the present time, the five hegemons wore ti-colored garments, which is a legacy of ancient military clothing.
Commentary: The scarlet-red garment is a lingering reflection of the red color of ancient military attire.
Also: Pronounced ti. The meaning is the same.
Also: Pronounced di. Pronounced ti. The meaning is the same.