The Bronze Hu in Shang and Zhou dynasties is one of the most vital bronze wares, from the early Shang Dynasty, through the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties, until the Qin and Han dynasties. The name forms of bronze Hu are rich and varied. There are not only a variety of special names but also dozens of modifiers. The bronze Hu’s names reflect the key information about the function of the vessel. Therefore, we have exhaustively sorted out the names included in The Inscriptions and Image Integration of Bronze Vessels of Shang and Zhou Dynasties,The Continuation of The Inscriptions and Images Integration of Bronze Vessels of Shang and Zhou Dynasties and the Third Edition of Shang and Zhou Bronze Inscriptions and Image Integration by Mr. Wu Zhenfeng. On such a basis, this paper tries to make a systematic study into the function of bronze Hu in Shang and Zhou dynasties by starting from the name of bronze Hu and combining with the inscriptions of bronze vessels, handed down documents, the shape and structure of vessels and the unearthed combination of boats. In the final analysis, it is concluded that such names of bronze Hu as ‘Li Hu’, ‘Yu Hu, and ‘Zao Hu’ reflect the function of wine, The name modifier “盥” reflects thefunction of bronze Hu for the water dispenser, and “飤 Hu” and “Hu” from the side reflects the function of the Hu used for treats.

1. 引言
2. 反映盛酒功用的自名
3. 反映盛水功用的自名
4. 從“食”類自名
5. 結語

• 趙諺麗(北京語言大學人文社會科學學部) | 조언려