（1） The symbolification of sensory data; symbol， idea， conception （Skt. sam!jn~a^; Tib. h!du /ses）. The function of arising thoughts in the mind regarding shape， color， length， pleasure/pain， etc. （2） One of the five aggregates. In Abhidharma theory， one of the ten Great Ground elements; in Consciousness-only， one of the Five Pervasive Functions 五遍行.