Now the song will be lost forever.”Īn illustration of Pan An. When finished, he said: “A friend pestered me to learn this song and I insisted on not teaching him. Before being put to death, he asked for his guqin, an ancient seven-stringed plucked instrument, and played his famous song, Guanglingsan. On the day of the execution, 3,000 students gathered in the square asking the government to pardon Ji and let him teach at the university. Another story said while he was gathering herbs in the mountains, woodcutters who met him thought he was a god.Ī renowned general sentenced Ji to death for refusing to cooperate with him. People said that when seen in a crowd, Ji stood out like a crane among hens. They include phrases such as “He has the looks of phoenix and dragons, even though he did not dress up intentionally, his magnificent demeanour can be spotted at once”, and “He has a pretty face, beautiful voice and literary talents.”

There are many essays recording the life of the thinker, musician and writer in the Three Kingdoms period, describing his good looks and elegant demeanour. Here are those historically recognised as the four most beautiful men in ancient China.Ī rendering of Ji Kang. The phenomenon in Chinese society towards the idolisation of more effeminate-looking male celebrities with delicate “pretty boy” features, as well as a growing openness towards the use of beauty products among men, have been attributed to a range of factors – from fashion to masterful positioning by the cosmetics industry, and empowered modern women driving the trend.īut did you know that Chinese history has long documented records of others who have flaunted this image from as far back as the Three Kingdoms period?īack then, these men were celebrated, and some even had large fan bases.

UPDATED : Sunday, 30 September, 2018, 3:01pmĭiscussion of China’s “sissy men” has gained considerable attention in recent weeks, taking over Chinese social media as internet users debate the trend.

PUBLISHED : Sunday, 30 September, 2018, 11:03am History has recorded men who have flaunted this image from as far back as the Three Kingdoms period here’s a look at the four considered the most beautiful The delicate ‘sissy man’ look isn’t new – it’s been flaunted for centuries by some celebrated Chinese figures

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