Shen Collection, Lower Volume
Radical: Clothing (yī)
Character: 褎
Kangxi strokes: 15
Page 1120, Entry 37
Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced xiu (falling tone).
Shuowen Jiezi (Shuowen): The sleeve of a garment.
Book of Odes (Shijing): Lambskin robes with leopard-skin sleeves.
Book of Rites (Liji): A gentleman wears a blue fox-fur robe with leopard-skin sleeves. Identical to the character for sleeve. Refer to the note under the sleeve entry for details.
Tang Rhymes (Tangyun): Pronounced you (falling tone). Refers to the appearance of dress and ornament.
Book of Odes (Shijing): The appearance of the sleeves is like earplugs.
Commentary: This refers to grand attire. A high official wears grand and dignified robes, yet is unable to uphold their standard.
Sub-commentary: It indicates that the officials of the Wei state have an outward appearance of grand robes, yet they are like those with plugged ears, unable to hear or know anything.
Category Anthology (Leipian): The appearance of grain, such as millet and sorghum, growing luxuriantly.
Book of Odes (Shijing): It is sown, and it grows luxuriantly.
Sub-commentary: Refers to the long growth of branches and leaves.
History of the Former Han (Qianhan): Now, you gentlemen stand out as leaders of the recommended, which I greatly admire.
Annotation: Indicates advancement, referring to being the leader of those recommended for virtue and excellence.