You Collection, Lower Volume
Radical: Dashing (chuò)
Character: 遧
Kangxi strokes: 18
Page 1263, Entry 30
Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun): Pronounced zhang. The term zhou-zhan refers to something roundabout or circuitous. According to the Record of Rites by Dai the Elder (Da Dai Liji), in the chapter Thousand Chariots (Qiancheng Pian): Establish systems as one would a Great Temple, only then can administration be properly ordered. When administration is properly ordered, there will be no mutual encroachment, and thus the people will be able to distinguish clearly between right and wrong. When the people distinguish clearly, their service to the ruler will be secure. Based on this, the meaning should be that of manifesting or distinguishing clearly, identical in meaning to the character zhang. The Collection of Characters (Zihui) follows the Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun) and defines it as zhou-zhan. The Correct Meaning of Characters (Zhengzitong) vehemently refutes the interpretation of zhou-zhan as erroneous but provides no evidence for this claim; therefore, the account from the Record of Rites (Liji) is recorded here in detail to serve as a reference for examination.
Textual Examination: The Collection of Characters (Zihui) follows the Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun) and defines it as zhou-zhan. The Correct Meaning of Characters (Zhengzitong) vehemently refutes the interpretation of zhou-zhan as erroneous but provides no evidence for this claim; therefore, the account from the Record of Rites (Liji) is recorded here in detail to serve as a reference for examination. Note: The character used for examination here is interpreted as the act of remonstrance (zheng), not the character for verification; therefore, it has been cautiously amended to the character for verification.