Why are there few bearded mirrors in China's costume dramas?

In ancient China, growing a beard was a symbol of male beauty, and it was also one of the symbols of male adulthood. However, in the traditional culture of China, keeping the image of men neat, young and clean is regarded as a virtue, which also affects the image of men in costume movies and TV plays.

In addition, in the traditional culture of China, the aesthetic value of men is "refined", that is, gentle and honest image. This aesthetic concept is reflected in ancient costume movies and TV plays, that is, male characters are usually young and comely images, while bearding is considered not to meet this aesthetic standard.

In addition, in the traditional culture of China, bearded men are usually endowed with mature, serious and even majestic images. This image may appear too mature or not meet the needs of the plot in some costume dramas.

In a word, there are many reasons why male characters rarely grow beards in China costume movies and TV plays, including the comprehensive influence of culture, aesthetics, plot and other factors.