Journal of East China Normal University (Philosophy and Social Sciences) ›› 2007, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (3): 34-41.doi: 10.16382/j.cnki.1000-5579.2007.03.007

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A Study on Various Modes of Yandi's Title and Evolutions of the Han-dynasty Conception on Culture

Zhao-yuan TIAN1, Liang MING2   

  1. 1. Department of Chinese Literature & Language, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, China
    2. Department of Sociology, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200436, China
  • Received:2007-02-28 Online:2007-05-25 Published:2007-05-25

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Abstract:

Yandi in Chinese history is not any individual's unique name, but a title for a specific head position and a general name for many chiefs who have held the post.The basic pattern of addressing Yandi is "Yandi + surname of the tribe holding the position of Yandi"; for example, Yandi Shen Nong, referring to the tribe of Shen Nong holding the position of Yandi, Yandi Chi You, and the like.Different terms of addressing Yandi embody different values.Both Yandi Shen Nong and Yandi Chi You are outstanding representatives of Yandi culture.

Key words: Yandi Shen Nong, Yandi Chi You, political culture

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