Abstract:

This paper focuses on the key nodes and influencing factors in the process of the generation, development and evolution of mathematical terms in China. Our survey covers the process from the formation of ancient traditional mathematical terms, with intuitive daily terms as the main body, to the introduction of modern foreign mathematical terms and the integration with traditional terms. In order to trace the historical evolution of the formation of mathematical term system, we adopt the methods of literature review, historical data analysis and comparative research, and systematically sorts out the relevant documents of modern mathematical history works such as from Zhou Bi Suanjing to The General History of Mathematics. Aiming at the use of terms in important mathematical works, we sort out the temporal sequence of term changes, and strive to deeply explore the social and cultural background and internal logic of the evolution of Chinese mathematical terms.

Key words: mathematical terms, origin of terms, mathematical terms system