Abstract: Studies of taboo in China have a long history, yielding fruitful results and there are a large number of research literature. From Pre-Qin period to the Ming dynasty, scholars have collected a lot of taboo materials but not to create. Studies of taboo in the Qing dynasty have enlightening influence on modern studies of taboo. Through Examples to Study the Chinese Taboo by Mr. Chen Yuan marks the formation of the modern taboo and has constructed the modern taboo studies system for the first time. In modern times, the taboo studies have made great achievements and we should strengthen the research of application of taboo.

Key words:  , Taboo, Taboo studies, Philology