Abstract: The relationship between speech and silence is a culturally distinctive issue in the pre-Qin period. Its formation and evolution are directly tied to social structures and cultural forms, serving as a significant representation of the behavioral logic of the pre-Qin people. Its rich connotations have left profound marks on their literary creation and conceptual construction activities of the ancient people. As a representative historical document of pre-Qin intellectual activities, The Spring and Autumn Annals holds important significance for exploring the verbal practices, ideological concepts, and societal transformations of that period. Examining its writing style and ideological content reveals that silence and speech coexist and interact in The Spring and Autumn Annals, presenting different but interrelated modes of existence. Shifting the research focus from the exploration of linguistic usage to an examination of the relationship between speech and silence in essence, offers an insightful approach to understanding the creative thought of The Spring and Autumn Annals and the ideological concepts and social consciousness of the pre-Qin era.