A brief analysis of the historical development and change of ancient Chinese etiquette

Abstract

The initial origin and development of ancient Chinese etiquette experienced the transformation from quality to style. The
so-called quality is the direct revelation of human’s original nature, without any decoration, which is also refl ected in the rough and simple
use of ritual. At fi rst, human beings are simple, and interpersonal communication is all based on sincerity and straightforwardness, without
adornment. Zheng Xuan said in his book on the Six Arts: “The prosperity of self-written contract. Pu Luhao quality, the face is not fl attering,
the eyes are not slanderous, the king and subjects are treated like friends, but they are honest.” At this time, the gift is just a natural revelation
of the inner order of people, there is no certain rules to speak of, let alone external institutional constraints. All kinds of rites at this time are
no diff erent from those used in daily life. In the “ritual” this description: “The beginning of the Fu Li, the beginning of the diet, its burnt
millet 捭 dolphin, dirty honour and cucuts drink, 蒉 cell and earthen drum, still if can be to respect the ghosts and gods.” At this time, the
Chinese civilization is like a naive child, all acts with innocent innocence of the heart. This paper discusses the historical development and
change of Chinese ancient etiquette.