Qu is the aspirations, emotions, and interests expressed in the work of a writer or artist. His pursuit of qu determines his unique perception and comprehension of nature and life. It also determines what theme he chooses for his work and how he gives expression to it. Qu is invisible but manifests its value and appeal through aesthetic appreciation…
This term refers to three great accomplishments that are forever remembered and eulogized by the people. The first and foremost is to set a high moral standard for people of later generations to follow. The second is to perform meritorious deeds, bringing good to the country and the people and rooting out evils. The third is to put forth noble ideas…
This means one’s innate quality can be cultivated and shown through one’s appearance. It originated in the Chinese classic Mencius. Mencius (372?-289BC), an ancient Chinese thinker, believed that a person’s physical appearance embodies his innate quality. However, the physical appearance of many people fails to give expression to their innate qu…