This concept means appraising someone’s character, ability, conduct and approach, which was a common practice from the late Han through the Jin and Wei dynasties. The practice was considered a good one when it was first introduced, as people were judged by their moral character and ability, not their family background, making it an important means…
This term refers to works of art which are banal in content and jumbled in form. Here yin (音) stands for words from the heart in general and poetic creation in particular. Ti (体) refers to the choice of genre or style on the basis of content. Zhong Rong (?-518?) used this concept to criticize some young poets of his time who, lacking true feelin…
The term means human strength or capability. Strength refers to the power of one person, an organization or a country. Strength represents control or influence one exercises over oneself or something outside oneself. It should not be used as a tool by the strong to threaten the weak; rather, it should be employed in accordance with moral standards …