本文阐述了荀子对词义训释方面的成就 ,并着重谈了《正名》篇在词汇理论方面的贡献 ,从荀子科学阐述语词的起源、指出为事物命名的原则以及对词的社会约定性三方面的认识中 ,我们看出《正名》篇的词汇学价值 ,它作为汉语词汇学的奠基石是当之无愧的 This article expounds Xunzi’s achievements in explanation of meaning and focuses on the contribution of Zheng Zheng in vocabulary theory. From Xunzi’s scientific explanation of the origin of words, pointing out the principle of naming things and the social convention of words , We can see the lexicographical value of “Zheng Ming”, which is well-deserved as the cornerstone of Chinese lexicology