What does elegance mean?

Elegant means dignified or elegant in appearance or behavior.

The word elegance comes from the Book of Songs. The Book of Songs is divided into three categories: wind, elegance and ode. The wind is a ballad in the Zhou Dynasty. Elegant music is the official music of the Zhou Dynasty, which is divided into Xiaoya and Daya. The word "elegance" is often used as a reference for elegance in later generations.

At the same time, the word elegance is a polysemous word, which means elegance, modesty or elegance, especially in appearance or behavior.

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The principles of poetry creation with China cultural characteristics established in The Book of Songs. It does not refer to elegant genre, but refers to the artistic creation spirit embodied in "style" and "elegance" in The Book of Songs, that is, the lofty significance and seriousness of poetry creation. The enthusiasm of paying attention to reality, strong political and moral consciousness and sincere and positive attitude towards life shown in The Book of Songs were summarized as "elegance" by later generations, which directly influenced the creation of later poets.

There is a reason for the emergence of Han Yuefu, and the generous voice of Jian 'an poets is a direct inheritance of this spirit. Later poets often advocate the spirit of elegance to carry out literary innovation. Guide the later literati to seek a healthy and upward correct outlook on life and cultivate good aesthetic habits and moral integrity in expressing their feelings.