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The reason why traditional Han Chinese attire remains so captivating even after thousands of years lies not only in its aesthetic beauty but also in the spirit of “clothing embodying principles.” Qu Yuan wore orchids to symbolize purity, the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove wore flowing garments to reflect their noble character, and Li Bai, even when laughing in a foreign tavern, still embodied the splendor of Tang Dynasty silk—a garment, in essence, represents the wearer’s spiritual landscape.