英文摘要
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When mentioning the proverb "Innocence is a virtue for women," people seldom know the saying's source and background; instead, they directly consider the saying as a long-existing traditional concept and connect it to the social phenomenon that arose because of it. The saying evolved into a historical motto after the late-Ming dynasty, and was connected with the marginalization of females in ancient times. Alternatively, it was seen as ridicule of the threat brought by the culture of talented women. However, after reviewing the origin of this saying and the interpretations by the Qing scholars, we can ascertain that the negative implications of the saying are actually the result of new interpretations since the May 4th New Culture Movement in 1919. In the light of the above, this study attempts to discuss the saying from the viewpoint of the primary expression, interpretations of Qing scholars, and historical significance.
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