This concept, used by Huang Zunxian (1848-1905) of the late Qing Dynasty to promote reform in poetry, advocates that one should write what one sees and thinks, unrestricted by the old writing style or traditional moral values. Such writings are more natural and free in expression, and can express all new things and new ideas. This approach to writing had a significant influence on the later vernacular language movement.
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Broadly speaking, these articles are like floating clouds and flowing water; they have no fixed form or structure, and drift to where they should or stop when they have to. The articles are written in a natural way and have changing and unrestricted styles.
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Everyday words are naturally spoken, yet they are always in accordance with the principles of the previous generations. Some people say such expression is not subtle, but I think this is where the subtlety of the poem lies.
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I write what I want to say,
Not to be constrained by old writing styles.
Even if I include some popular sayings in my poem,
When people read it five thousand years later,
They will admire it as a brilliant ancient work.