Abstract: There is a logic of occurrence in ancient Chinese interpretation from “silence” to “speech”. Ancient thinkers believe in the simplicity of the great way and are willing to be in a silent position,but they have to shoulder the responsibility of speech due to the reality. As a result,it transforms “Dao” from a practical category to an object of speech,and at the same time it demonstrates the public nature of ancient interpretation and its practical character in discourse. From “silence” to “debate”,and then to the classical hermeneutics since the Han Dynasty,the adjustment of the way of speech has been accompanied by the growth and decline of the power between the scholars and the monarchy. The act of interpretation occurs in the process of constantly adding words and proving their own words in order to convince the hearts of the world. Rather,it is the only way for intellectuals to lead the directions of society,politics and culture through the way of discourse construction.

Key words: silence, speech, interpretation, truth, debate, classical hermeneutics