During the Chunqiu Period, the etiquette and custom derived from Western Zhou Dynasty has not been completely damaged, and the contemporaries have been consistently worshiping rites. To employ the modest words and respectful ones could reach the point of “Behave oneself lowly to achieve respects for others”. Zuozhuan comprises historical events that happened during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States and the use of modest words and respectful ones especially in the dialogues characterize this book. This article contains modest words and respectful ones in Zuozhuan which will be reviewed and analyzed completely under the circumstances of the dialogues so as to represent the contemporary cultural spirit.
Key words: Zuozhuan; modest appellation; honorific title