北京中轴线是连续于今的国度礼节传统的特地见证

A Unique Testament to Enduring National Ceremonial Traditions

秋平

Qiu Ping

  自古以来，礼节祭祀行径在中国社会生涯中就占有至关蹙迫的地位。北京中轴线突显了中国传统王人城打算和缔造关于礼节递次的强调，并与匹夫日常生涯所需的多元功能空间串联，展现出北京老城丰富而各样的文化传统。北京中轴线上的宫苑建筑与其两侧的祭祀建筑均围绕着礼节轨制进行打算和缔造。

  Throughout China's long history, ritual and ceremonial activities have held a crucial place in the fabric of social life. Beijing Central Axis exemplifies the emphasis placed on ceremonial order in traditional Chinese capital planning and construction. The Central Axis connects state ceremonial and ritual spaces with the various urban facilities needed by ordinary people in their daily lives, demonstrating the rich and diverse cultural traditions of Beijing's old city. The imperial palaces and gardens along Beijing Central Axis, as well as the sacrificial structures flanking both sides, were meticulously planned and constructed in accordance with the etiquette system.

  故宫既是明清天子起居朝会之所，又是举行天子登基等最高档别礼节的地点，依然皇家宫外祭祀行径的开端，由此变成了以居中谈路谈判起的由宫城、御苑和祭祀建筑共同组成的礼节空间。

  The Forbidden City served not only as the residence and court of Ming and Qing emperors but also the venue for the highest level of rituals, such as the enthronement of the emperor, as well as the starting point for ritual activities outside the imperial palaces, creating a ritual space along the Central Axis that was connected by central thoroughfares and consisted of the imperial palaces, gardens, and sacrificial buildings.

  明清技能，祭祀行径需应和一年四时或首要国度事件，祭祀典礼的行进路子、典礼的标的朝向、进程的发生时辰、参与典礼的东谈主员等均有严格范例。蹙迫祭礼一般由天子躬行干涉，以太和殿为起点，向南出午门，沿北京中轴线上的居中谈路行进。中华东谈主民共和国成立后，天安门广场及建筑群当作举行国度礼节行径的大家空间，连续了中轴线历史上所承载的国度礼节传统。

  In the Ming and Qing dynasties, ritual activities were closely tied to the four seasons and major state events. Ceremonies were governed by rigorous protocols that dictated every aspect, from procession routes to the orientation of ceremonies, the timing of procedural steps, and the roles of participants. The emperor typically presided over major ceremonial rites in person. Rituals commenced at the Hall of Supreme Harmony and proceeded southward through the Meridian Gate and along the central roads. After the PRC's founding, the Tiananmen Square Complex was turned into a public venue for national ceremonies, thus carrying forward the traditional role of the Central Axis in state ceremonial occasions.

  北京中轴线亦承担了与匹夫生涯巢毁卵破的城市惩办功能。钟饱读楼在明清两代以击饱读与敲钟的样貌为城市报时，惩办着传统社会生涯的日常开动递次。天安门、正阳门和永定门当作明清北京皇城、内城与外城的正门，是城市惩办体系中的蹙迫节点，以钟饱读声为大喊按期启闭城门，标准住户的起居去处。

  Beijing Central Axis also featured urban management functions closely related to the daily lives of city residents. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Bell and Drum Towers governed the daily rhythms of urban life by marking time through the striking of the bell and drums. During these periods, Tiananmen Gate, Zhengyangmen Gate, and Yongdingmen Gate served as the main gates to the imperial, inner, and outer cities, respectively. These gates were vital nodes in the urban management system, opening and closing at prescribed times signaled by the sound of the bell and drums, thus regulating the daily routines and movements of residents.

  跟着期间变迁，北京中轴线之上的钟饱读楼与城门建筑，已面向公众绽开，登临其上不错远眺北京中轴线严整有序的城市景不雅与城市天空线。

  Over time, the Bell and Drum Towers and the city gates along the Axis were gradually opened to the public, offering visitors vantage points to survey the meticulously ordered cityscape and skyline of the Central Axis.

  北京中轴线经过7个多世纪的积淀和完善，既招揽前代王人城打算想象理念和实践效果，连续陈腐的以中轴线为王人城打算想象基准线的历史传统，又凭证北京的当然地舆环境和东谈主文社会环境的变化而加多新的骨子、赋予新的内涵，彰显了中中讲求卓越的一语气性和鼎新性。

  Beijing Central Axis is the result of more than seven centuries of accumulation and refinement. It has absorbed the planning concepts and practical achievements of previous dynasties and carried forward the ancient tradition of regarding the central axis as the foundational line for city planning and design. At the same time, it has also integrated new elements and acquired new connotations in response to changes in Beijing's natural geography and socio-cultural environment. This evolution highlights both the remarkable continuity and creativity of Chinese civilization.

  北京中轴线历经元、明、清3个由不同民族成就的王朝并得以不休传承和发展，见证了儒、释、谈以及各式与农业联系的当然神信仰的并存，邻接了和平、和善、调解的价值追求，是中中讲求卓越的长入性、包容性、和平性的连合体现。

  The Axis was preserved and developed over the course of three dynasties—the Yuan, Ming, and Qing—each established by a different ethnic group. It is a testament to the coexistence of Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism, and various deist beliefs relating to agriculture, while also embodying the pursuit of peace, amity, and harmony. As such, it serves as a concentrated manifestation of Chinese civilization's remarkable unity, inclusiveness, and peaceful nature.

  北京中轴线申遗见效向众东谈主展示了全面信得过的古代中国和当代中国，让中华英才当代讲求缔造效果和中华优秀传统文化的巨大生命力赢得了全国频频认同，成为加强社会目的精神讲求缔造的深厚润泽，增强了以中国式当代化全面推动强国缔造、民族回话大业的精神力量。

  The inscription of Beijing Central Axis on the World Heritage List will help showcase both ancient and modern China to the world in a comprehensive and genuine way. It will help garner recognition around the world for China's progress in building a modern civilization and for the tremendous vitality of its fine traditional culture. It will also provide a boost to socialist cultural-ethical advancement in China as well as powerful inspiration for the drive to build a great country and advance national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization.

  中文裁剪：郝遥

  英文责编：张娴

  英文审校：衣小伟 李晓琼

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