論「言以知物」、「言以出令」、「言以考典」－以《左傳•昭公》為探究中心

The Power of Words Spoken: Based on the Chapter of Lord Zhao in Zuo-Zhuan

簡翠貞(Tsui-Chen Chien)

《語文學報》 16期 (2010/12) Pp. 91-128

https://doi.org/10.6760/YWHP.201012.0091

摘要

Zuo-Zhuan that recorded affairs and statements of historical significance is arguably one of the greatest Chinese masterpieces. Its focus on historical statements is outstandingly all-inclusive and has won great acknowledgements by later generations. Affairs of small and great and words or statements of good and wrong were all recorded and passed on to future generations. Informal words, rhetoric in diplomatic functions and words put in writing were all covered in the book as well. This study first explains why Zuo-Zhuan stressed on spoken words. Secondly, it selects three paragraphs from the Chapter of Lord Zhao dating back to 541-510 BC to make further statements: (1) A summit taking place in Guo where officials from different places came to meet and made their comments on Prince Wei. This event dated back to 541 BC. (2) Tu-Kuai, an honest advisor to Lord Jin-Ping (in 533 BC). (3) Jin-Xun-Li arrived in Chou where the palace of Chou Dynasty was located (in 527 BC). Three statements were taken from the Chapter of Lord Zhao as the core of this study. This study will show that: spoken words hold the key to bliss or misfortune (as supported by the event taking place in 541 BC); command is issued by words (as supported by the event taking place in 533 BC); authoritative words are quoted (as supported by the event taking place in 527 BC). The backgrounds of the three stories will be depicted and analyzed in order to reveal how words function and their practicality. Insights on the caring attitude and advanced understanding towards the proper teachings of Li (Rites of Zhou) and Yue (Yayue, Chinese classical music), the humanistic spirit and the appreciation of beauty displayed by the author of Zuo-Zhuan are also shared. In the end, conclusions are made on Li, and the historical consciousness and view of world peace of Zuo-Zhuan are further set forth.

關鍵字

左傳 ； 昭公 ； 言 ； 言辭 ； 禮 ； 樂 ； 以和為美

並列摘要

Zuo-Zhuan that recorded affairs and statements of historical significance is arguably one of the greatest Chinese masterpieces. Its focus on historical statements is outstandingly all-inclusive and has won great acknowledgements by later generations. Affairs of small and great and words or statements of good and wrong were all recorded and passed on to future generations. Informal words, rhetoric in diplomatic functions and words put in writing were all covered in the book as well. This study first explains why Zuo-Zhuan stressed on spoken words. Secondly, it selects three paragraphs from the Chapter of Lord Zhao dating back to 541-510 BC to make further statements: (1) A summit taking place in Guo where officials from different places came to meet and made their comments on Prince Wei. This event dated back to 541 BC. (2) Tu-Kuai, an honest advisor to Lord Jin-Ping (in 533 BC). (3) Jin-Xun-Li arrived in Chou where the palace of Chou Dynasty was located (in 527 BC). Three statements were taken from the Chapter of Lord Zhao as the core of this study. This study will show that: spoken words hold the key to bliss or misfortune (as supported by the event taking place in 541 BC); command is issued by words (as supported by the event taking place in 533 BC); authoritative words are quoted (as supported by the event taking place in 527 BC). The backgrounds of the three stories will be depicted and analyzed in order to reveal how words function and their practicality. Insights on the caring attitude and advanced understanding towards the proper teachings of Li (Rites of Zhou) and Yue (Yayue, Chinese classical music), the humanistic spirit and the appreciation of beauty displayed by the author of Zuo-Zhuan are also shared. In the end, conclusions are made on Li, and the historical consciousness and view of world peace of Zuo-Zhuan are further set forth.

並列關鍵字

Zuo-Zhuan ； words spoken ； rhetoric ； Lord Zhao ； Li Rites of Zhou ； Yue Yayue ； Chinese classical music ； Harmony is beauty

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