Brief introduction of Zhou Li

1, the ritual system of the Zhou Dynasty should be called the ritual system, which is divided into two parts. The ritual part mainly divides people's identity and social norms, and finally forms a hierarchical system. The music part is mainly based on the hierarchy of rites, and uses music to alleviate social contradictions. The former is the foundation and premise of all systems, while the latter is the form and guarantee of system operation.

2. The capital cities of the Western Zhou Dynasty were Fengjing and Haojing, which were collectively called "Fengjing" in history, and the rites and music of the Duke of Zhou began in Fengjing.

3. The most detailed book recording the etiquette system of the Zhou Dynasty is Zhou Li, also known as Zhou Guan, which is a Confucian classic written by Zhou Gongdan, a famous politician, thinker, writer and strategist in the Western Zhou Dynasty. "Historical Records" Volume 33 "Lu Shijia III" contains: "Wang Shichang, the world is safe, and Zhou officials are in charge of chaos, so it is not appropriate to be an official, so he makes politics for the people. People say. (There is controversy here. One said yes, and the other said it was business clearance. The twenty-four volumes and thirty-four "Guan Baizhi" of the Later Han Dynasty also contained: "Yesterday, the" Zhou Guan "was divided into two, and the statutes were deadlocked. Although the royal family is small, it can still survive for a long time. "

4. Duke Zhou engaged in ritual system and created a set of concrete and operable ritual and music system, including diet, daily life, sacrifice and funeral? All aspects of social life are brought into the category of "ceremony", which subtly regulates people's behavior. This is the etiquette of the Zhou Dynasty.

5. The purpose of "Zhou Li" is to standardize the content of rites and music of all ethnic groups and generations according to the standards of Zhou people, and to extend it to the ruling classes at different levels through institutional forms; Its significance lies in expanding the influence of Zhou culture, strengthening the blood relationship of Zhou people and maintaining the patriarchal hierarchy order; Its essence is "connecting the country, fixing the country, making the people and benefiting future generations."