“门限”“门槛”辨——兼谈大型工具书对“门限”义单音词的释义

On Difference Between Menxian (门限)and Menjian(门槛)

在大型工具书中,常用“门槛”来解释在古代被训释为“门限”的单音词。纵观前人训诂,“门限”有广义、狭义之分。广义是指位于门中、门下的用来固定门扇的竖木、横木;狭义的用法同今“门槛”。

In large- sized reference books, Menjian （门槛）is often used to define Menxian （门限） of ancient times. Menxian （门限） has its broad sense and narrow sense. In the broad sense, it refers to a piece of wood put vertically or horizontally in the middle of or under a door to peg the door. In the narrow sense, it refers to Menjian （门槛）.