《诗经·国风》中的玉意象内涵

Analysis on Jade Imageries of The Love Songs in The Book of Songs

《诗经·国风》中涉及的意象较多,其中玉意象的运用极具特色,内涵丰富。玉可以用作信物、佩饰,也可用以赞美君子和美丽的女子,主要表现在传达美好的感情、表现君子高尚的品行和女子美丽的外貌等方面。这与当时的文化背景、玉的自然属性等有着密切的关系。作为《诗经》意象群中重要的一部分,玉意象在表情达意以及协调诗歌韵律方面具有重要的作用,对后世的文学创作也产生了深远的影响。

Although The Love Songs in The Book of Songs refers to many imageries,the jade imagery in several poems is distinctive and rich in connotation.The jade can be used as a love token or an accessory,and can also be used to praise a man of noble character or beautiful ladies,conveying good affection and showing the noble moral character of a man as well as the beautiful appearance of a young lady.The formation of the connotation of the jade imageries is intimately linked with social background at that time,the nature of the jade and the primitive thought.By analyzing jade imageries,the usage of the jade in temporary society can be fully understood.As an important part of imagery group in The Book of Songs,the jade imagery of The Love Songs in The Book of Songs not only is important in conveying the ideas or feelings and coordinating poetic rhymes,but also has a profound effect on the literary creation of later generations.