On the Core Identifying Function of Naming Collected Works in the Song and Yuan Dynasties

The primary function of naming ancient books and records lies in the differentiated identification of documents. In the communication context characterized by paper documents and block printing, book titles served as pivotal symbols for documents to enter the circulation field, undertaking three core functions: identifying authorial attribution, locating textual content, and distinguishing the origin and evolution of versions. This constituted the fundamental basis for the continuous development of naming conventions for the collected works of Song scholars during the Song and Yuan Dynasties.

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