The Study Of A Chinese Rhetoric-"Hua Yong"

“Hua Yong” is a common rhetoric in Chinese ancient poetry creation.It was introduced and developed from the Pre-Qin Period,and then developed and expanded in the works of ancient Chinese scholars,showing a special aesthetic sentiment and aesthetic effect.This paper is a comprehensive and systematic study of the rhetoric of “Hua Yong”.First,the historical investigation of it.At first,it was formed in quote in the Pre-Qin Period.Then,it gradually sprouted and showed its unique aesthetic characteristics in the Han,Wei and Jin Dynasties.After that,in the creative practice of the poets in Tang Dynasty,it has been further developed.After Song Dynasty,It gradually developed and was widely used in poetry,drama,novels and other genres.It gradually declined in the end.Second,the motivation of the formation of it.From a practical point of view,it is mainly the former writers who have occupied part of the writing space,which makes the later writers fall into the state of anxiety,and the later writers use “Hua Yong” to relieve anxiety;In addition,the time saving in the elegant gathering of literati,the strengthening of the spiritual fellowship in the literati circle,and the need of "games" and “dazzling skills”are all the reasons for the formation of application.From the cultural point of view,the language view of emphasizing meaning but neglecting speech and the concept of“innovation in inheritance” are the deep cultural motivation.Third,the basic forms and language features.The basic forms are abundant.In terms of direction,it can be divided into “Xi Yong” and “Fan An”;In terms of content,it can be divided into “Jie Yong”,“Jie Yi” and “Jie Shi”;In terms of skills,it can be divided into“Duo Tai” and “Huan Gu”.The language features are diverse.It can be characterized by diversity,continuity,appropriateness,intertextuality and transcendence.Fourth,the aesthetic effect of it.Through the combination of the three emotional subjects,the former author,the later author and the reader,it becomes an aesthetic community;Through the combination,the poetry works construct a shared poetic aesthetic space.Fifth,the legitimacy of application and the revaluation of contemporary value.“Hua Yong” is a traditional rhetoric in ancient China,but it faces many challenges from the perspective of modern intellectual property rights.Nevertheless,as a rhetoric with the characteristics of Chinese traditional culture,it still has unique charm and value in contemporary times.It can enhance the national identity of Chinese,stimulate cultural self-confidence,and strengthen the spiritual fellowship of Chinese people,so we need to carry forward it.