China ancient hermit culture?

As the counterpart and supplement of China's main culture, the origin and development of hermit culture has its own uniqueness. Hermit is an integral part of scholar, which exists in opposition to "official". It refers to those recluses who are lofty and solitary, totally self-loving, sensible in know life, and regard wealth as dirt. They are also called Gao Shi, Chu Shi, Yishi, Youren, Yimin, Hermit and Hermit. Hermits had a certain influence in the society at that time, which came from their own quality and their extensive contact with imperial power and all walks of life. It can be said that the hermit culture is the product of the combination of the social structure, political system and the special group of scholars in ancient China. They ensured their relative independence and the realization of the coordination between imperial power and the interests of all social strata in a secluded way. The word "hermit" first appeared in the preface to the book of seclusion in the old Tang Dynasty: "the root of seclusion." However, the Chinese nation has had legends and records about seclusion and hermit since the historical period recorded in writing. The seclusion of the Three Emperors and Five Emperors was legendary. "Zhuangzi Xiaoyao Tour" records that Yao allowed the world to give permission, but the permission was not accepted. He said, "If the son governs the world, the world has been ruled, and I still take the place of the son, what will I be named after?" The famous person is also a real guest, and I will be a guest? " Xu reached heaven from know life, not focusing on the world, but seeking to lead an honest and clean life.