Wei Collection, Lower Volume
Radical: Meat (ròu)
Entry: Cheng
Kangxi Stroke Count: 12
Page 981, Entry 20
Pronounced cheng.
In the Shuowen Jiezi (Shuowen), it means foolish. In the Guangya, it means stupid.
Pronounced zheng. Another meaning is swelling or inflammation.
Pronounced zheng. Meaning to raise or to fill a tripod with sacrificial meat. In the Book of Etiquette and Ceremonial (Yili), it is said: when dried meat and pickled condiments are served, there is no serving of meat pieces. The commentary explains that this refers to the offerings placed on the ritual stands. In the Book of Etiquette and Ceremonial (Yili), it is said: the clan officer announces the sacrificial offerings. The commentary explains that this refers to the ritual stands. The Classic Explanation states the pronunciation is cheng. The commentary states that the term refers to the act of elevating, specifically referring to placing the body of a sacrificial animal upon a ritual stand. A variant form exists.