褊 · Huang Tingjian
Biǎn (3rd tone). The Shuowen Jiezi defines it plainly and unflatteringly: 「褊，衣小也。从衣扁聲」 — a garment too small. Duan Yucai notes the extension: 「引伸爲凡小之偁」 — from tight clothing to smallness of every kind, and then to smallness of mind. 《左傳·昭公元 $9.00 – Purchase Checkout Added to cart