There are four types of characters , , , , in oracle bone inscriptions, which are similar and their usage is crossed. Previous scholars did not identify the above four characters as the same character. Through the analysis of philology, the above four characters are identified as monosyllabic variants. In this paper, we believe that these four characters are a word pronounced “si”, indicating that both hands hold a pestle to poke meaning. However, the specific corresponding text of these four characters has not been found. In addition, the so-called phenomenon of “two persons co-divination” is also discussed, and it is considered that whether there is a phenomenon of “two persons co-divination” in oracle bones inscriptions lacks definite evidence and needs to be discussed.

This paper makes a comprehensive investigation of the New Edition of Copying and Interpretation of Yin Ruins Characters, and finds that there are still some problems in it, such as the unreliability of the character interpretation, the lack of interpretation, the errors in sentence breaks and inaccuracy of annotation. The publication of this book is of great value in the field of oracle bones, and although it has some minor flaws, it does not prevent it from becoming an authoritative work.

Through the description, and inscriptions tool books, the Yin Ruins Oracle was edited by Wang Shaodong and Wang Yuxin, there are at least four aspects of the following problems: First, the interpretations is not new. secondly, the notes are uncertainty. and thirdly, The translation is out of order. Finally, some punctuations are wrong. As an exact textbook for the introduction of ancient Chinese characters in the cultural relics press, we can not fully trust and should use it carefully when using it.