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Rich Artistic Connotation & Historical Background:

In ancient China, long hair was one of the symbols of women.

This hairstyle, known as "ji", was usually formed by braiding hair into a circular or oval shape.

It was not only a beautiful decoration but also represented women's chastity and purity.

In ancient literary works, we can often see praise and appreciation for women with long hair.

For example, in Bai Juyi's "Farewell to the Ancient Grassland" from the Tang Dynasty, he wrote: "The grass on the ancient prairie withers and flourishes every year.

The wildfire cannot burn it out, and it grows again with the spring breeze.

The fragrance of distant flowers invades the ancient road, and the clear green meets the desolate city.

I bid farewell to Prince Wang again, and my heart is filled with sorrow."

This poem depicts a scene on a grassland where a woman with long hair is seeing off Prince Wang.

Her long hair flutters in the wind, giving people a sense of gracefulness and freedom.

In addition, images of women with long hair often appear in ancient paintings.

For example, in Tang Yin's "Fishing Alone by the Autumn River" from the Ming Dynasty, the woman in the painting is a beauty with long hair.

She sits quietly by the river fishing, giving people a sense of tranquility and elegance.

These works all show the love and praise for women with long hair in ancient Chinese culture.