This article is guided by the theory of universal phonological and semantic system.Starting from local connections,it sorts out the sound and meaning relationships between the third group of cognate words in the Qian(臤)group of Yan(眼)in Volume Ⅲ of Zhizhenlei/Yangsheng Zhenbu Ⅱ(至真类·阳声真部乙)in Wen Shi(《文始》),and identifies that the Yan(眼)and Qian(臤)groups in Kao Gong Ji·Lunren(《考工记·轮人》)are of the same origin.At the same time,it connects the meaning of Yu Qi Yan Ye(欲其眼也)in Lunren(《轮人》).The words in the Qian(臤)group and Yan(眼)in Lunren(《轮人》)both come from the same primitive root and have similar meanings,thus possessing traceability;The relationship between this group of words and their meanings is interpretable.The traceability and interpretability of cognate words provide us with an effective perspective to better understand the meaning of words and ancient literature.
Kaogongji(《考工记》)Wenshi(《文始》)Cognate WordExegesis on Antient Language