从声符角度出发探索汉语词源问题的又一部力作——陈晓强《形声字声符示源功能研究》试评

Another Masterpiece of Exploring Chinese Etymology from Perspective of Phonetic Symbols——A Trial Review on Chen Xiaoqiang’s Research on the Source Function of Phonological Symbols of Phonogram Characters

汉语词源问题是具有鲜明中国特色的汉语研究课题。陈晓强《形声字声符示源功能研究》作为从声符角度出发探索汉语词源问题的最新成果,内容翔实厚重,思路清晰透彻,结论科学严谨,做到了点、线、面综合考察,泛时考察与历时考察有机结合以及理论思辨与实证考据动态统一,具有鲜明的问题意识和创新色彩。作者多闻阙疑、实事求是的治学态度也值得我们学习。

Chinese etymology is a Chinese research topic with distinctive Chinese characteristics. Chen Xiaoqian’s Research on the Source Function of Phonological Symbols of Phonogram Characters is the latest achievement in exploring the etymology of Chinese from the perspective of phonetic symbols. The content is informative and profound, the thinking is clear and thorough, and the conclusion is scientific and rigorous. It has achieved a comprehensive investigation of point, line and surface, an organic combination of pan-time investigation and diachronic investigation, and a dynamic unity of theoretical speculation and empirical textual research. It has distinct problem consciousness and innovative feature. The author’s attitude of seeking truth from facts is also worth learning.