The Study Of Jing Zhuan Shi Ci

Jing Zhuan Shi Ci (《经传释词》) written by Wang YinZhi(王引之) in Qing Dynasty(清) is an important work which studied ancient Chinese function words systematically, with standing position and high value. Its theory about function words is special and profound, and its method of study is scientific and efficient. Because of those, it is worthwhile to study completely .This article tries to discuss Jing Zhuan Shi Ci ( 《经传释词》 ) deeply from the angle of the study of ancient Chinese function words.Firstly, introduce the general situation of the study of function words before Jing Zhuan Shi Ci (《经传释词》) . The achievement and level of the study of function words from Han (汉) to Qing Dynasty (清) in chronological sequense were summed up, beginning as Gu Liang Shi (豰梁氏) who used" Ci" (辞) to analyze the function words in Spring and Autumn period (春秋时期) . All of those were the background and foundation of Jing Zhuan Shi Ci (《经传释词》) .Secondly, make a brief introduction on Jing Zhuan Shi Ci (《经传释词》) and the life of the Wang Yinzhi (王引之) and the edition of the work. Then elucidate the structure, collection of the words and compilation of the work.Thirdly, stress the theory structure of Jing Zhuan Shi Ci (《经传释词》 ) . It mainly includes: I.Wang' view on function words. Wangclassified the national words and function words and realized that all function words came from the prounounciation. 2.The subfleld theory of function words. Wang gave the sub-classification of function words through terminology. 3.The pattern of Wang' study on function words.Finally, make an assess of Jing Zhuan Shi Ci (《经传释词》) from its achievements and limitations. Wang' work is eulogized by many linguists for its accuracy and profundity. But, it was the result of critical interpretation of ancient texts. Because of that, it had some defects. For helping us to acquire the essence from the work, we need to comment it objectively.