| Summary: | 碩士 === 國立雲林科技大學 === 視覺傳達設計系 === 103 === This research analyzes and explains the color terms from the Shih Ching and Chu Ci baseon the Shuowen Jiezi and Kangxi Dictionary. The objective of the research is to understand the meaning of color terms in these works and how color was represented in the era before Qin, also explore the different usage of color terms from regions to regions.
As a result: There are 242 color terms used in the Shih-Ching and 262 in Chu Ci. Time evolution led to the transition of usage and meaning on color terms. For example,“Lan” and “Lu” in the Shih-Ching and Chu Ci are both cash crops. But later when the crops are used as sources of natural dye, the terms became color terms. The Shih Ching demonstrates a preference on white color while Chu Ci expresses Chu People’s love towards “Che”color. The reason for these preferences could be related to the cycle five virtues and Se Shang relationship which are popular concepts at that time. Or it could also be related to local legends and customs. For instance, Chu people used to favor“Huo”, “Feng” and “Chi” colors since they viewed Zhurong as their ancient ancestor. The regional identity is an influence to the usage of color terms. For example, City Ba and Yue within Chu State are important sources of Cinnabar, which could be a reason for Chu Ci’s fondness of “Zhu”. The authors and editors have critical impacts on the work itself. For example, there is not a single “Hon” or “Zi” used in the Shih Ching which might be related to the editing of Confucius. The concepts that are covered by Chinese color terms are not just indications of hue but also the brightness, colorfulness and other complicated meanings. Take the color white category terms for example, “Jiao” represents the white of moon which also covers the meaning of moonlight and luminous. “Xi” indicates the white with yellow color of the wood which then used to describe fair skins.
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