Characteristics of demeanor in Wei and Jin Dynasties

Wei-Jin demeanor refers to the behavior style of celebrities in Wei-Jin period, which is straightforward and frank. Drinking, taking medicine, talking freely and indulging in landscapes are the lifestyles generally advocated by celebrities in Wei and Jin Dynasties. Shi Shuo Xin Yu can be said to be a concentrated record in Wei and Jin Dynasties.

Wei and Jin Dynasties were a turbulent era and an active one. The social survival situation of the emerging gentry class is extremely sinister, and at the same time, its character, thought and behavior are extremely confident, romantic and chic, and it is not rigidly bound to things and informal. Scholars are independent and special, and like elegant collections. It is in this era that scholars created the benchmark of literati calligraphy that influenced later generations and contributed exemplary and admirable book saints. The "Seven Sages of Bamboo Forest" are Ruan Ji, Ji Kang, Dan Tao, Liu Ling, Ruan Xian, Xiang Embroidery and Wang Rong. They live an informal life and often gather in the forest to drink and sing. Quiet, a charming and free person, represents them.