中文摘要：

《诗经》中的“君子”可大致分为天子之属、诸侯国君之属、卿士大夫之属、在位者之属、在野之贤者、行役之人、普通庶民等七种类型,每类之中,“君子”的意涵都有相应的演变。纵观整个《诗经》,“君子”不仅涵盖面逐渐扩展,身份更加多元,而且等级色彩逐渐减弱,道德、品行等质素得到凸显;同时,“君子”也逐步由个体代称演变为集体之称,至晚在两周之交,已有泛指的倾向。

英文摘要：

The evolution of the word ＂Junzi＂ in The Book of Songs resulted in seven types of Junzi, including the Kings, the Dukes, the ministers, the incumbents, the people out of office with noble characters, the people away from home for military service or travelling, and the common people. A general survey of The Book of Songs shows that the coverage of ＂Junzi＂ had been widening, and people of diverse identities were referred to as Junzi. What＇s more, the word had less and less hierarchical implication, but more and more emphasis on men＇s morality and character. Meanwhile, it had evolved from a term referring to individuals to a collective term. By the turn of the two Zhou Dynasties, Junzi had been used in a general sense.