New interpretations of ancient words in novels challenge traditional meanings.
The article discusses new interpretations of words in novels from the Southern Dynasty. The researchers found that the word "ao" should mean to heat and add water to a pot, not scrub. The word "bo" should be understood as a round dust pan, not a block. "Huangtou" actually refers to blond hair, not "huang xu". Lastly, "ouyanghuo" comes from the association between "yang huo" and the family name "Ou Yang".