Abstract:

The Chinese term guo zu comes from different sources. The one can be seen in the phrase "guo zu bu ru qin" (from the Jian Zhu Ke Shu) and in "du kou guo zu" (from the Zhan Guo Ce), and the other in MO Zi' s words "lie chang guo zu". The two sources have developed into different meanings and usage. The former means hesitating to move forward, and the latter describes a weary traveler who hurries on, or the luggage and money he carries with him.

Key words: guo zu, xing teng, xie fu, LIU Liang, Jian Zhu Ke Shu