古汉语年龄称谓词考释

On the Terms of Address of Age in Ancient Chinese

古人常用与年龄相关的称谓词来表示年龄,而不直接说多少岁。古汉语中年龄称谓词主要有生理特征表示法、服饰装备表示法和知识德行表示法,以发须、皮肤、牙齿、头饰、发式、手杖、智力等方面词语指代相应年龄段的人,反映了汉民族的文化心理。

The ancients often used the description of age-related terms to indicate age,but not directly to what age. Ancient Chinese age appellations mainly express physiological characteristics, clothing and equipment, and knowledge and morality, such as hair, beard, skin, teeth, headdress, hair style, cane, intelligence and so on to refer to the people of the corresponding age, reflecting the Han nationality＇s cultural psychology.