从《说文解字》看中国先民的龙文化意识

Dragon Cultural Awareness of Ancient Chinese Reflected in "Shuowen-Jiezi"

以《说文解字》中与龙相关的字词解说为对象,从汉字文化学的角度,在社会实用功能、天文气象感知、艺术纹饰审美等角度考察了中国先民的龙文化意识。发现龙为人豢养、可供驱役,并被用于天气预测,最终上升到纹饰美化,成为中华民族图腾象征,进而发现龙文化意识具有多效性、和谐性、典型性。

This paper deals with the interpretation of the related words of dragon reflected in ＂Shuowen -Jiezi＂. Based on the theory of Chinese character and culture, three aspects are observed： social practical function, astronomical and meteorological perception, and aesthetic of artistic ornamentation. It is found that dragon were fed by people and used to serve penal servitude, and for weather forecast, which finally achieved to beautify ornamentation. It turns into totem symbol of Chinese nation ultimately. What＇s more, the research reveals that dragon cultural awareness of ancient Chinese is more efficient, harmonious, and typical.