This paper delves into the ancient concept of shi yan zhi (poetry expressing aspirations) within Chinese poetry. It examines the precise meaning of zhi, the dialectical relationship between yan and zhi, and the historical development of “poetry expressing
The phrase, shi yan zhi (poetry expressing aspirations) is ancient China’s first ontology of poetry, and therefore its significance should be examined from the ontological perspective. This paper explores the historical context in which this theory is cre
During the pre-Qin period, shi yan zhi (poetry expressing aspirations) was not a poetic concept. It primarily served to shape Confucian ideology, carrying significant discourse implications. The practices of shi yan zhi and bi zhi in religious rituals hel
By closely examining the literary works of the Song Dynasty, such as prose, poetry, rhyme-prose, lyrics, notes, and miscellaneous theses, this paper combines historical and literary evidence to rediscover the 13 types of soundscapes and their correspondin
The existing research of literature on sound description in classical Chinese poetry has predominantly centered around Tang poetry and its lyrical aesthetics, with a particular focus on recurring typified images such as “the call of the cuckoo,” “the howl