“西瓯”一见之于史籍文献,就以凶悍善战的形象进入历史的视野。但因文献所载简略,西瓯的历史至今仍有诸多疑问。文章在对相关历史文献和考古材料综合研究的基础上,对西瓯的分布、族源、社会发展状况以及作为一个政治实体的西瓯解体后,西瓯民族的去向等问题提出了一些新的看法。 “Xiou ” See the historical documents, fierce and warlike image into the historical perspective. However, due to the brief introduction of the literature, the history of Xiou still has many questions. Based on the comprehensive study of related historical documents and archaeological materials, the article puts forward some new issues concerning the distribution, ethnic origin and social development of Xiou and the dissolution of Xiou as a political entity after the dissolution of Xiou. view.