@article{ART003237763},
author={Leilei Yang},
title={A study on Merchant Images in LingMengchu’s Pai’an Jingqi ― Focusing on ｢轉運漢遇巧洞庭紅 波斯胡指破鼉龍殼｣ and ｢疊居奇程客得助 三救厄海神顯靈｣},
journal={The Journal of Study on Language and Culture of Korea and China},
issn={1738-0502},
year={2025},
number={77},
pages={287-308},
doi={10.16874/jslckc.2025..77.011}
TY - JOUR
AU - Leilei Yang
TI - A study on Merchant Images in LingMengchu’s Pai’an Jingqi ― Focusing on ｢轉運漢遇巧洞庭紅 波斯胡指破鼉龍殼｣ and ｢疊居奇程客得助 三救厄海神顯靈｣
JO - The Journal of Study on Language and Culture of Korea and China
PY - 2025
VL - null
IS - 77
PB - Korean Society of Study on Chinese Languge and Culture
SP - 287
EP - 308
SN - 1738-0502
AB - This study analyzes the portrayal of merchants in two late Ming vernacular short stories from Ling Mengchu’s Amazing Tales collections: "The Luck of a Han Scholar Turns with Dongting Tangerines" (Chuke Pai'an Jingqi, Vol. 1) and "Cheng the Trader Profits from Hoarding" (Erke Pai'an Jingqi, Vol. 37). The analysis first identifies shared characteristics in the protagonists' dual identity as both merchants and literati, as well as their complex attitudes toward commercial activity. In contrast, notable differences are observed in terms of their return to hometown and marital arrangements. These findings reflect the author’s narrative strategy of navigating the tensions between coherence and contradiction during a period of rapid commercial development. Furthermore, by analyzing the symbolic implications of supporting characters who assist the protagonists, the study reveals the author’s intention to construct an idealized image of the merchant. Through these characters, who advocate for ethical business practices and embody intuitive market foresight, the narratives emphasize the value of integrity and prudence in commercial life. Such depictions serve not only as guidance but also as a cautionary message to merchants of the time.
KW - Ming Dynasty fiction;vernacular short story;merchant;supporting characters;commercial narrative;commercial strategy
DO - 10.16874/jslckc.2025..77.011
ER -
Leilei Yang. (2025). A study on Merchant Images in LingMengchu’s Pai’an Jingqi ― Focusing on ｢轉運漢遇巧洞庭紅 波斯胡指破鼉龍殼｣ and ｢疊居奇程客得助 三救厄海神顯靈｣. The Journal of Study on Language and Culture of Korea and China, 77, 287-308.
Leilei Yang. 2025, "A study on Merchant Images in LingMengchu’s Pai’an Jingqi ― Focusing on ｢轉運漢遇巧洞庭紅 波斯胡指破鼉龍殼｣ and ｢疊居奇程客得助 三救厄海神顯靈｣", The Journal of Study on Language and Culture of Korea and China, no.77, pp.287-308. Available from: doi:10.16874/jslckc.2025..77.011
Leilei Yang "A study on Merchant Images in LingMengchu’s Pai’an Jingqi ― Focusing on ｢轉運漢遇巧洞庭紅 波斯胡指破鼉龍殼｣ and ｢疊居奇程客得助 三救厄海神顯靈｣" The Journal of Study on Language and Culture of Korea and China 77 pp.287-308 (2025) : 287.
Leilei Yang. A study on Merchant Images in LingMengchu’s Pai’an Jingqi ― Focusing on ｢轉運漢遇巧洞庭紅 波斯胡指破鼉龍殼｣ and ｢疊居奇程客得助 三救厄海神顯靈｣. 2025; 77 : 287-308. Available from: doi:10.16874/jslckc.2025..77.011
Leilei Yang. "A study on Merchant Images in LingMengchu’s Pai’an Jingqi ― Focusing on ｢轉運漢遇巧洞庭紅 波斯胡指破鼉龍殼｣ and ｢疊居奇程客得助 三救厄海神顯靈｣" The Journal of Study on Language and Culture of Korea and China no.77(2025) : 287-308.doi: 10.16874/jslckc.2025..77.011
Leilei Yang. A study on Merchant Images in LingMengchu’s Pai’an Jingqi ― Focusing on ｢轉運漢遇巧洞庭紅 波斯胡指破鼉龍殼｣ and ｢疊居奇程客得助 三救厄海神顯靈｣. The Journal of Study on Language and Culture of Korea and China, 77, 287-308. doi: 10.16874/jslckc.2025..77.011
Leilei Yang. A study on Merchant Images in LingMengchu’s Pai’an Jingqi ― Focusing on ｢轉運漢遇巧洞庭紅 波斯胡指破鼉龍殼｣ and ｢疊居奇程客得助 三救厄海神顯靈｣. The Journal of Study on Language and Culture of Korea and China. 2025; 77 287-308. doi: 10.16874/jslckc.2025..77.011
Leilei Yang. A study on Merchant Images in LingMengchu’s Pai’an Jingqi ― Focusing on ｢轉運漢遇巧洞庭紅 波斯胡指破鼉龍殼｣ and ｢疊居奇程客得助 三救厄海神顯靈｣. 2025; 77 : 287-308. Available from: doi:10.16874/jslckc.2025..77.011
Leilei Yang. "A study on Merchant Images in LingMengchu’s Pai’an Jingqi ― Focusing on ｢轉運漢遇巧洞庭紅 波斯胡指破鼉龍殼｣ and ｢疊居奇程客得助 三救厄海神顯靈｣" The Journal of Study on Language and Culture of Korea and China no.77(2025) : 287-308.doi: 10.16874/jslckc.2025..77.011
