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With wide sleeves and flowing robes, the garments embody the concept of “heaven is round and earth is square,” reflecting a magnanimous and inclusive spirit; the overlapping collar and right-facing lapel subtly represent the “union of yin and yang,” revealing the origins of civilization in the details of the attire. The waist-length jacket and skirt resemble tranquil waters veiled in mist, the deep-sleeved robes evoke the grandeur of mountains and rivers, the vest and sleeveless jacket embody refined elegance, and the Tang Dynasty-style garments showcase the splendor of a prosperous era. Within these forms lies the ancient Chinese worldview of “the unity of heaven and humanity.”