Wei Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Mortar (jiù) Kangxi Strokes: 15 Page 1005, Entry 05 Tang Rhymes (Tangyun), Rhyme Compendium (Yunhui), Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Pronounced xu. Erya, Explanation of Words (Erya Shiyan): Xing means to rise. Book of Odes (Shijing), Lesser Odes of the Kingdom (Xiao Ya): Rising early and retiring late. Book of Rites (Liji), Doctrine of the Mean (Zhongyong): When a state has the Way, one's words are sufficient to cause it to rise. Commentary: Xing means to rise to a position. Also, Wide Rhymes (Guangyun): Prosperous. Book of Odes (Shijing), Lesser Odes of the Kingdom (Xiao Ya): Heaven protects you, so that nothing does not prosper. Commentary: Xing means prosperous. Also, Five Sounds Rhyme Compendium (Wuyin Jiyun): To raise or promote. Rites of Zhou (Zhouli), Summer Offices, Grand Marshal (Da Sima): Promote the worthy and elevate the meritorious to build the state. Commentary: Xing is like lifting or promoting. Also, to move. Rites of Zhou (Zhouli), Winter Offices, Artificers' Record (Kaogongji), Bow Maker (Gongren): The work on the lower handle, the ends will be moved. Commentary: Xing is like moving. Also, Book of Odes (Shijing), Greater Odes of the Kingdom (Da Ya): To be confused and chaotic in government. Commentary: Xing is like to respect or esteem. Also, Rites of Zhou (Zhouli), Earth Offices, Master of Travelers (Lüshi): Distribute their collected levies. Commentary: What the government collects as tribute is called xing. Today, we say military levies. Also, Master of Harvests (Sijia): Equalize the levies. Commentary: What is levied as taxes. Also, the name of a prefecture. Five Sounds Rhyme Compendium (Wuyin Jiyun): During the Han dynasty, Wudu Commandery was established. The Wei dynasty established the Eastern and Western Prefectures. The Liang dynasty created Xing Prefecture, named after Mount Wuxing. Also, the name of a county. Li Yong, Poem on Crossing the Lake: Soon passing through the borders of Yixing. Also, the name of a hall. Zhang Heng, Rhapsody on the Western Capital (Xijing Fu): The Dragon Rising Hall contains glory. Commentary: Dragon Rising is the name of a hall. Also, a surname. Genealogy of Surnames (Xingpu): During the Han dynasty, the King of Jiyin, the usher Xing Qu. Also, Wide Rhymes (Guangyun), Collected Rhymes (Jiyun), Rhyme Compendium (Yunhui), Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Pronounced xing (falling tone). Collected Rhymes (Jiyun): To liken. Also, Rhyme Compendium (Yunhui): Comparison and stimulation (bi-xing). Expanded Rhymes (Zengyun): Xing refers to comparison or implication. Rites of Zhou (Zhouli), Spring Offices, Grand Master (Dashi): Teach the six types of poetry: wind, exposition, comparison, stimulation, refined sayings, and praise songs. Exegesis on the Odes (Shigu): Stimulation means to be moved by objects and express it, such as the oriole flying and shining its feathers, or the lines from the Odes regarding when I departed, the willows were swaying. Also, Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): To please. Book of Rites (Liji), Record of Learning (Xueji): If one does not stimulate interest in the arts, one cannot enjoy learning. Commentary: Xing means to take joy in. Yin Zhongwen's Poetry: Only on the clear autumn day, can it fully satisfy my high aspirations. Also, Correct Rhymes (Zhengyun): Pronounced xin. Book of Rites (Liji), Royal Heir of King Wen (Wenwang Shizi): After presenting the implements and offering the ritual silk. Critical Interpretations (Shiewen): Pronounced the same as xin. Also, Rhyme Supplement (Yunbu): Rhymes with huo-gong, pronounced xiong. Ma Rong, Rhapsody on the Long Flute (Changdi Fu): When the melody ends and is exhausted, the remaining strings arise again. The elaborate fingers repeat, densely combed and layered. Also, rhymes with xu-liang, pronounced xiang. Xu Gan, Miscellaneous Poems: The heavy gloom increases my sorrow, for whom does this sorrow arise. Thinking of parting with you, you are at the other end of the sky. Pan Qian: Truly Heaven produces virtue, the Han will rise. May your descendants be prosperous and flourishing. Also, rhymes with qiu-qin, pronounced qin. Book of Odes (Shijing), Greater Odes of the Kingdom (Da Ya): The armies of Yin-Shang gathered like a forest. Arranged at Muye, it is I who rise.