Abstract:

Terminology is a mirror reflecting the evolution of human thoughts. The development of scientific thought in China is characterized by stages, from ancient science to modern science, and the terminology of each stage is different. Chinese unique scientific and technological ideas are highlighted through the study of ancient Chinese terminologies, which is of great significance to the creation of contemporary Chinese terminologies and the theoretical study of Chinese terminologies. This paper discusses the nature and characteristics of term of Chinese source from four aspects: the type of ancient Chinese scientific knowledge and thoughts, Chinese professional vocabulary, the determination of term of Chinese source, and the characteristics of term of Chinese source. The study of term of Chinese source should be conducted in the context of Chinese traditional culture.

Key words: term of Chinese source, nature, characteristic, Chinese term, Chinese terminology, cultural context