Research on the Origin and Development of the Word"Tuji"
The word"Tuji",as the result of the polysyllabic development of the two monosyllabic nouns"Tu"and"Ji",appeared early and had strong continuity.It can be traced back to Xunzi in the Warring States period,which originally meant maps and household registration files.Later,words such as literary books,historical records and books of prophecies appeared.During the Sui and Tang dynasties,the word"Tuji"began to be used more frequently,and continued to indicate the meanings of maps,household registration and literary books.In Song Dynasty,the frequency of its use reached a peak.In Yuan Dynasty,due to cultural differences and the short existence time of the dynasty,the frequency of the word"Tuji"decreased.In the Ming and Qing dynasties,the use of the word"Tuji"increased again,reaching the peak of ancient history in Qing Dynasty.The"Tuji"in the late Qing Dynasty was added a new meaning and was used to refer to the state power.In modern and contemporary times,the word"Tuji"is mostly interpreted as literary books,and its use has decreased gradually,tending to become a historical word.