论中国传统文化在灯谜中的体现

Reflection of Chinese Traditional Culture in Lantern Riddles

灯谜起源于春秋战国时期的"隐语"和"廋词",经过汉魏六朝的离合谜和唐宋时期的文义谜的创作,到明清时期臻于完善。灯谜内容涉及历史文化、社会政治生活、风土人情以及封建士大夫们的交游,蕴含着丰富的中国传统文化各百科知识,具有很高的审美价值,同时对针砭社会积弊也有一定的积极作用。

Lantern riddles originated from＂ Enigmatic Language （Yin yu）＂ and＂ Lingo （Sou ci）＂ during the Spring and Autumn Periods. It became sound after Lihe riddles in Han and Six Dynasties and Wenyi riddles in Tang and Song dynasties. The contents of riddles relate to historical culture, social and political life, local customs and the friendship among the scholar - officials. There is rich Chinese traditional culture in the lantern riddles. They have great aesthetic value and have a positive effect on pointing out the social evils.