“校勘四法”在唐碑整理中的运用

Application of Four Collation Methods in the Sorting of Inscriptions of the Tang Dynasty

唐碑有幸留存至今者,多已剥蚀,难以识读。在碑刻文献整理过程中,可借助于前代拓片和释文,辨拓本之优劣,校释文之异同。而陈垣所倡"校勘四法",即对校、本校、他校和理校,对唐碑整理同样有效,以此来进行校理,有利于进一步恢复唐碑的原貌,更加准确、更为有效地揭示唐碑文献的真实内容和详尽的内部形体、制度等。四种校法各有优劣,宜综合运用,以复唐碑文献之旧观。

Most inscriptionsof the Tang Dynasty（618—907）retained today are eroded and difficult to read.In the process of sorting inscriptions,the rubbings and annotations of the former generations can be used to distinguish and compare.The four collation methods advocated by Chen Yuan,namely,comparison with different versions,cross-reference of the book,usage of other books or materials,and inference and deduction,are equally effective to sort inscriptions of the Tang Dynasty.These methods are conducive to further restoration of the original appearance of the inscriptions,and are more accurate and effective to reveal the real content and detailed internal forms,systems and so on.The four collocation methods have their advantages and disadvantages,and it is advisable to use them synthetically to restore the original forms of inscriptions of the Tang Dynasty.