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The following is a translation of a severely damaged manuscript fragment. Much of the original context is lost, and the text consists primarily of dictionary-style entries.
Fei an ornate or refined appearance; also a surname Pei a surname; also pronounced the same as 'Fei' Fei a large bird Fei the name of a beast; see the entry above Fei wings or feathers
Fei a deep red or crimson color Fei the feeling of being unable to express oneself; dissatisfied Fei a female official or court lady Fei wrong; as in 'right and wrong' Fei the name of a beast; see above and in the historical text Zuo Zhuan Fei fragrant grass
Wei majestic or awe-inspiring Wei the appearance of drooping or luxuriant growth original: 緌緌皃; describes the flowing of tassels or heavy foliage Kui to feel ashamed or bashful Wei a curved bank or shore Wei a latrine or toilet; also written with the same character Gui a ghostly or haunting appearance Yu the inner part of a room or house
Wei the name of a state Wei towering or high Wei the appearance of a high, rocky mountain Wei the name of a fish Wei to be hungry Wei to feed someone
Xi to dry in the sun Xi to laugh or smile Xi sparse or thinly spread Xi the sound of sobbing or sighing original: 唏唏; an onomatopoeia for grief Xi dawn or the breaking of light
Yi clothing or robes Yi to lean against or rely upon Yi the feeling of being lingering or unwilling to part original: 依依; often used to describe willow branches or deep affection Yi to wear or put on clothing the verbal form of the character for 'clothing'
Mei the hair above the eyes; eyebrows Mei the name of a mountain likely Mount Emei Mei a door lintel or crossbeam Mei the edge of a body of water Mei the name of a river
Mei to mediate or act as a matchmaker Mei soot or coal dust Mei a sacrificial rite specifically the 'Gao Mei' sacrifice for children Mei yeast or leaven for wine Mei the name of a plant; a berry Mei the name of a fruit; a plum
Zhu accumulated or stagnant water Zhu a pig or swine Zhu a place where water stops
Lü to plan, ponder, or consider Lu a hut, cottage, or simple dwelling Shu to spread out or express Lü the name of a beast; a donkey
Di a dike, dam, or embankment Di an embankment a variant of the previous character Ti the name of a river Di a ram or male sheep
Li black or dark Li the name of a plant; goosefoot or pigweed Li a blackish-yellow color
Xi the direction of the west Qi a bird's roost or to perch Xi the name of a beast; a rhinoceros Qi a bird's roost a variant of the character above
Si private; not public Si a sound; specifically the neighing of a horse or a hoarse voice Si to exhaust, drain, or come to an end Si an egret or snowy heron
Zi a field overgrown with grass; cleared land Zi the name of a river Zi many, numerous, or to increase Zi diligent and industrious
Zhu many, all, or various Chu to store, save, or accumulate Shu to place, arrange, or a government office