運用象征人類學理論、族群理論、符號學理論,通過翔實的田野調查,發掘中國苗拳中的文化符號,分析其象征意義和族群認同功能,認為蚩尤、啟手禮、牛和鉤鉤刀、"三十六攻、七十二防"是中國苗拳的文化符號,具有特定的象征意義,它們在中國苗拳的展演和傳承場域中,喚醒苗族族群的歷史記憶和集體記憶,促進和加強了苗族的族群認同。發掘中國苗拳的文化符號及族群認同功能,有利于中國苗拳的海外傳播和跨國體育交流。

By applying symbolic anthropological theory, ethnic group theory and semiotic theory, via solid field investigation, the authors explored cultural symbols in China Miaoquan, analyzed their symbolic meanings and ethnic group identity function, concluded that Chi-you, Qishou courtesy, cow and hook knife, and "36 offensive techniques and 72 defensive techniques", are the cultural symbols of Chinese Miaoquan, having specific symbolic meanings; in the performance and inheritance domain of China Miaoquan, they arouse the historical and collective memories of the Miao ethnic group, promote and enhance Miao nationality’s ethnic group identity. Exploring the cultural symbols and ethnic group identity of Chinese Miaoquan is conducive to the overseas spreading and transnational sports communication of Chinese Miaoquan.