Author(s)

Hongjun Liu, Bin Li, Qiang Li, Anding Liu, Yixiao Li

Corresponding Author

Yixiao Li

Abstract

Many archaeologists ignored the explanation "Shu" of "Pi Ma Shu Si" in the Inscription of HuDing, it led to some mistakes and misunderstandings, thus some fallacies spread repeatedly. Based on the systematic research and analysis on textile measurement units in ancient China, this study holds that: "Shu" of "Pi Ma Shu Si" in the Inscription of HuDing is a measurement unit for fabric specifications, 1 Shu=5 Pi, which is not considered by traditional historical circles Unit of volume for binding; Xu Kai’s view on the measurement of silk in the Southern Tang Dynasty was questionable, he presented cognition problem as technology problem ;1 Liang＝1 Pi＝2 Duan＝4 Chang＝5 Xun＝40 Chi, 1 Shu=5 Pi, 1 Chun＝2 Liang or5 Liang；Character "Zhang" in some Chinese Song Poems,for example"Jiu Zhang Ji", "Bai Zhang Ji" and "Si Zhang Ji" is not a measurement unit for fabric specification, but means "operating weaving machin". In addition, the modernity interpretation of the ancient fabric precision unit "Sheng" is carried out in order to better carry forward the ancient Chinese textile culture.

Keywords

Inscription of Huding, "Pi Ma Shu Si", Textile, Measurement Units, Silk