从《说文》看古代阴阳五行文化图像

On the Cultural Image of the Ancient Yin Yang and Five Elements Based on the “Origin of Chinese Characters”

《说文解字》是现存最早的一部字典,其中关于"阴阳"、"五行"、"五方"、"五色"、"五味"、"五脏"等方面用字的解说蕴含着中国阴阳五行文化的丰富内涵,渗透于古代天文、历法、礼数、医学、音乐、饮食、度量等各个领域,构成一幅纷繁有序的宇宙图像,反映了古代先民的世界观,为后人保留了一份珍贵的传统文化遗产。

The ＂Origin of Chinese Characters＂ is the existing oldest dictionary, in which word usage explanation of the ＇＂ yin and yang＂, ＂five elements＂, ＂five orientations＂, ＂five colors＂, ＂five flavors＂, ＂five internal organs＂ and other terms implies rich connotation of Chinese culture of the Yin Yang and Five Elements. It permeates into all areas of ancient astronomy, calendar, etiquette, medicine, music, food, measure, etc. It constitutes a numerous and orderly universe images which reflects the world view of the ancient ancestors and preserves a precious traditional cultural heritage for future generations.