“小康”之语义与渊源考论

The Meaning and Origin of the Term "Xiao Kang"

"小康"一词自《诗经》产生,随着时代的发展,内涵及外延不断扩大,逐渐演变为包括社会安定、经济丰裕、教化风行三种主要涵义的综合概念。其中,社会安定是前提,经济丰裕是基础,教化风行、天下大治则是传统小康社会追求的目标。每种涵义既交错发展、相互影响,又保持了自己的生机与活力。

The term ＂xiao kang＂ （moderately prosperous） originated from The Book of Songs. With the advance of the times, its intension and extension have been growing to include such meanings as social stablity, wealth and education. To be exact, social stability is the premise, wealth the basis, and civilization and order across the land the goal of a prosperous society. These different aspects interact and keep their own vigor and vitality.