青铜器定名及功用的研究是古器物学的重要组成部分。这方面的研究始于宋人,过去人们一般将其归入传统的金石学。清代学者在宋人研究的基础上,做了不少补充和修正。随着现代考古学的兴起和发展,经过科学发掘的青铜器不断增多,人们对青铜器名称、功用等的认识也不断更新。笔者偶有所得,记之求教于专家学者。 Bronze naming and function of ancient artifacts is an important part of the study. Research in this area began in the Song Dynasty, in the past people generally classified as traditional petrology. Qing scholars did a lot of supplement and revision on the basis of the research of Song people. With the rise and development of modern archeology, the number of bronzes scientifically explored has constantly increased, and people’s awareness of the names and functions of bronzes has been continuously updated. Occasionally, I note, ask for advice in the experts and scholars.