The word "Fu" in Oracle Bone Inscriptions is square and consists of four parts. From top to bottom:
1. Roof: symbolizing residence, representing family and shelter.
2, wine: on behalf of harvest and celebration, meaning rich life.
3, hands: dedication, meaning hard work.
4, mouth: on behalf of speech, meaning harmony.
The whole word "Fu" conveys the ancient people's yearning for a better life, including living and working in peace and contentment, celebrating the harvest, struggling hard and living in harmony. In ancient times, the word "Fu" was mainly used for praying, wishing and offering sacrifices, hoping for family harmony and national prosperity.
In the later evolution, the word "fu" was gradually simplified to what it is now. However, its original meaning remains in people's minds, and it has become a symbol of good luck and happiness in China's traditional culture. In modern times, the word blessing is still widely used in festivals, greeting cards, Spring Festival couplets and other occasions, conveying people's pursuit and blessing for a better life.
The role and value of Oracle Bone Inscriptions;
1. Origin and development: Oracle Bone Inscriptions originated in Oracle Bone Inscriptions in Shang Dynasty, and was mainly used to record information of state affairs, religious ceremonies and astronomical observations. Later, Oracle Bone Inscriptions gradually evolved into inscriptions and inscriptions.
2. Character features: Oracle Bone Inscriptions's glyph structure is relatively simple, and the characters are mostly single pictograph or signifier. Font strokes are relatively immature and have certain regularity. The words in Oracle Bone Inscriptions are rich in meaning, including content words and function words.
3. Archaeological Discovery: The research in Oracle Bone Inscriptions mainly relies on archaeological excavations. So far, a large number of Oracle Bone Inscriptions objects have been unearthed in China, which provides valuable information for the study of Oracle Bone Inscriptions.
4. Academic value: Oracle Bone Inscriptions is an important material for studying ancient society, culture and history. From Oracle Bone Inscriptions, we can learn about the history, culture and religion of Shang Dynasty. At the same time, archaeological discoveries in Oracle Bone Inscriptions also provide important clues for the study of modern Chinese characters, history and other disciplines.
5. Inheritance and protection: With the development of modern Chinese characters, the application of Oracle Bone Inscriptions in daily life and academic research is gradually decreasing. In order to inherit and protect this precious cultural heritage, China has actively carried out the sorting, research and inheritance of Oracle Bone Inscriptions, and brought it into the curriculum system of primary and secondary schools to cultivate talents in Oracle Bone Inscriptions.