Shen Collection, Lower Volume
Radical: Clothing (yī)
Character: Xuan
Kangxi Stroke Count: 11
Page 1115, Entry 06
According to the Tang Rhymes (Tangyun), the sound is xuan. According to the Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), the Rhyme Collection (Yunhui), and the Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun), the sound is xuan. Refers to fine clothing. From the Letter to the Prince of Wu by Zou Yang: Wearing fine clothes under the Cong Terrace, instantly forming a market. The commentary states: Fine clothes refers to very grand yellow garments. From the Rhapsody on the Capital of Shu (Shudu Fu) by Zuo Si: Fine clothes and beautiful makeup. Also, according to the Jade Chapters (Yupian), it refers to black clothing. According to the Categorized Chapters (Leipian), it is also written in a variant form.