近世的区域“营造尺”南北差异比较——“乡尺”的共时性特征解读*

Regional Differences between Northern and Southern Chinese Construction Rulers

摘要:

探讨我国传统营造实践中“营造尺”的区域性特征，指出南、北方的地域营造尺——“乡尺”基准长的分异，讨论鲁石工尺、吴尺、浙尺、闽尺、淮尺、赣尺、粤尺等主要乡尺的区域分布和尺长范围，分析“乡尺”多元性存在的历史成因。

Abstract:

Through a study on the use of the traditional construction ruler (yingzaochi) in regional building practice, the paper highlights the difference in standard ruler-length between northern and southern China. The paper then discusses the regional distribution and length range of the most common ruler types (referred to as “vernacular rulers” or xiangchi), such as the Lushigong chi, Wu chi, Zhe chi, Min chi, Huai chi, Gan chi, and Yue chi. Lastly, the paper identifies several historical factors that led to the formation of different “vernacular rulers”.