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A Study on the reclusive ideology in Sanqu of Ethnic minorities in Yuan Dynasty

  • The Journal of Study on Language and Culture of Korea and China
  • Abbr : JSLCKC
  • 2025, (76), pp.219~246
  • DOI : 10.16874/jslckc.2025..76.009
  • Publisher : Korean Society of Study on Chinese Languge and Culture
  • Research Area : Humanities > Chinese Language and Literature
  • Received : April 10, 2025
  • Accepted : May 20, 2025
  • Published : May 31, 2025

KimYoungMi 1

1한국외국어대학교

Accredited

ABSTRACT

During the Yuan dynasty, due to the abolition and later restoration of the civil service examination system as well as unstable state governance, most Han Chinese literati lost their political standing. Except for a few, they were unable to enter officialdom or remained in minor posts. As a result, many chose reclusion in pursuit of political ideals, conforming to nature and waiting for the right time, or expressed their frustration over being talented but unrecognized. In contrast, minority groups such as the Mongolian and the Semu people, though often holding higher official positions than the Han Chinese, also sought to express and practice a reclusive life. Ethnic Minorities Sanqu writers like BuHumu(不忽木), GuanYunshi(貫雲石), and XueAngfu(薛昂夫) voluntarily embraced Confucianism and absorbed the advanced culture of the Central Plains, while also promoting the excellence of their own ethnic traditions. Their reclusive ideology can be seen as both an escape and resistance rooted in fatigue and disillusionment with political life and officialdom, as well as a practice inspired by a longing for reclusion.

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This paper was written with support from the National Research Foundation of Korea.