论中国古代文论中的言不尽意

On Limitations of Verbal Expression in Ancient Chinese Literary Theory

言不尽意是我国古代文论中一个十分重要的命题,也是一个常谈常新的话题。虽然有言尽意与言不尽意之说,但实际上言不尽意在我国古代诸家学说中是一个普泛性的存在,亦即被大家公认的事实。造成言不尽意的原因复杂多样,但亦可从作者、作品、世界和读者之维中窥见一二。解决言不尽意的困窘除了作者自身的努力外,还有待于一个合格的读者、优秀的知音出现来将作者之意具体化。

Limitations of verbal expression is a very important proposition in ancient Chinese literary theory and a new topic as well. Although there are limitations or no limitation on verbal expression, the former is widely accepted and unversal existencein academic field. There are many reasons for limitations on verbal expression, but it can be perceived from the works, its author, its readers and the world it reflects. To solve the problem relies on qualified readers, excellent bosom friends to specify the author＇s purpose as well as the authors＇ own efforts.