PHOTO: 中国古典美女优雅写真【组图】(Zhōng guó gǔ diǎn měi nǚ yōu yǎ xiě zhēn) 【zǔ tú】- Elegance Chinese classical beauty photo 【Photo】
http://pic.yaopf.com/2009_04/09040113232938.jpg
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Ten Criteria for Beauty in Ancient China
Different periods of history had their own ideals regarding feminine beauty, but 10 specific characteristics are consistent throughout.
PHOTO: 中国古典美女优雅写真【组图】(Zhōng guó gǔ diǎn měi nǚ yōu yǎ xiě zhēn) 【zǔ tú】- Elegance Chinese classical beauty photo 【Photo】
http://pic.yaopf.com/2009_04/09040113221530.jpg
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1. Black lustrous hair and temples "as thin as cicada wings."
PHOTO: 中国式古典美女赏 (Zhōng guó shì gǔ diǎn měi nǚ shǎng) - Chiness Classical Beauty
http://img.blog.163.com/photo/xGI4M08P31gQO0h4lrF4VA==/5677068805277325108.jpg
http://yy450546639.blog.163.com/blog/static/69348602200932472447170/
2. Hair loosely coiled on the head to give an appearance of added height.
PHOTO: 中国古典美女优雅写真【组图】(Zhōng guó gǔ diǎn měi nǚ yōu yǎ xiě zhēn) 【zǔ tú】- Elegance Chinese classical beauty photo 【Photo】
http://pic.yaopf.com/2009_04/09040113221201.jpg
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3. Finely shaped black eyebrows. During the Tang Dynasty, many women shaved their eyebrows, and drew them in with pigment.
PHOTO: 中国式古典美女赏 (Zhōng guó shì gǔ diǎn měi nǚ shǎng) - Chiness Classical Beauty
http://img.blog.163.com/photo/X5oWvol3t-U4KxCUusTIIQ==/5677068805277325101.jpg
http://yy450546639.blog.163.com/blog/static/69348602200932472447170/
4. Large, bright expressive eyes.
PHOTO: 中国古典美女优雅写真【组图】(Zhōng guó gǔ diǎn měi nǚ yōu yǎ xiě zhēn) 【zǔ tú】- Elegance Chinese classical beauty photo 【Photo】
http://pic.yaopf.com/2009_04/09040113209326.jpg
http://www.laonanren.com/news/2009-04/10723p4.htm
5. Red lips and white teeth. Besides beauty, this is thought to indicate good health.
PHOTO: 中国古典美女优雅写真【组图】(Zhōng guó gǔ diǎn měi nǚ yōu yǎ xiě zhēn) 【zǔ tú】- Elegance Chinese classical beauty photo 【Photo】
http://pic.yaopf.com/2009_04/09040113178509.jpg
http://www.laonanren.com/news/2009-04/10723p14.htm
PHOTO: 古典美女阿娜多姿 (gǔ diǎn měi nǚ ā nà duō zī) - Ana classical beauty scene
http://img.blog.163.com/photo/HDJAGIcwNsinPoXDgWUlkQ==/863283753572195522.jpg
http://ahstbzp.blog.163.com/blog/static/25954084200862724614925/
6. Graceful fingers and arms. A pretty woman was expected to have well-shaped hands with slim and soft fingers as well as fair and fleshy arms.
PHOTO: 中国古典美女优雅写真【组图】(Zhōng guó gǔ diǎn měi nǚ yōu yǎ xiě zhēn) 【zǔ tú】- Elegance Chinese classical beauty photo 【Photo】
http://pic.yaopf.com/2009_04/09040113205543.jpg
http://www.laonanren.com/news/2009-04/10723p2.htm
7. Slender waist and fair skin. For most part the willowy figure has been deemed the best throughout history.
PHOTO: 中国古典美女优雅写真【组图】(Zhōng guó gǔ diǎn měi nǚ yōu yǎ xiě zhēn) 【zǔ tú】- Elegance Chinese classical beauty photo 【Photo】
http://pic.yaopf.com/2009_04/09040113194466.jpg
http://www.laonanren.com/news/2009-04/10723p19.htm
8. Tiny feet and a light elegant gait.
PHOTO: 古典美女图片(gǔ diǎn měi nǚ tú piàn) [设计图,JPG] - Classical Beauty photo
http://pica.nipic.com/2007-12-17/2007121722431520_2.jpg
http://www.nipic.com/show/2/57/f23f02d51833454a.html
9. Dressing according to complexion, figure and disposition.
PHOTO: 古典美女图片(gǔ diǎn měi nǚ tú piàn) [设计图,JPG] - Classical Beauty photo
http://pica.nipic.com/2007-12-17/20071217224013980_2.jpg
http://www.nipic.com/show/2/57/53a516b33705d5c8.html
10. Fragrant body. It's said a concubine of Qing emperor Qian Long (1711-1799) emanated natural fragrance.
PHOTO: 中国式古典美女赏 (Zhōng guó shì gǔ diǎn měi nǚ shǎng) - Chiness Classical Beauty
http://img.blog.163.com/photo/xGI4M08P31gQO0h4lrF4VA==/5677068805277325108.jpg
http://yy450546639.blog.163.com/blog/static/69348602200932472447170/
2. Hair loosely coiled on the head to give an appearance of added height.
PHOTO: 中国古典美女优雅写真【组图】(Zhōng guó gǔ diǎn měi nǚ yōu yǎ xiě zhēn) 【zǔ tú】- Elegance Chinese classical beauty photo 【Photo】
http://pic.yaopf.com/2009_04/09040113221201.jpg
http://www.laonanren.com/news/2009-04/10723p6.htm
3. Finely shaped black eyebrows. During the Tang Dynasty, many women shaved their eyebrows, and drew them in with pigment.
PHOTO: 中国式古典美女赏 (Zhōng guó shì gǔ diǎn měi nǚ shǎng) - Chiness Classical Beauty
http://img.blog.163.com/photo/X5oWvol3t-U4KxCUusTIIQ==/5677068805277325101.jpg
http://yy450546639.blog.163.com/blog/static/69348602200932472447170/
4. Large, bright expressive eyes.
PHOTO: 中国古典美女优雅写真【组图】(Zhōng guó gǔ diǎn měi nǚ yōu yǎ xiě zhēn) 【zǔ tú】- Elegance Chinese classical beauty photo 【Photo】
http://pic.yaopf.com/2009_04/09040113209326.jpg
http://www.laonanren.com/news/2009-04/10723p4.htm
5. Red lips and white teeth. Besides beauty, this is thought to indicate good health.
PHOTO: 中国古典美女优雅写真【组图】(Zhōng guó gǔ diǎn měi nǚ yōu yǎ xiě zhēn) 【zǔ tú】- Elegance Chinese classical beauty photo 【Photo】
http://pic.yaopf.com/2009_04/09040113178509.jpg
http://www.laonanren.com/news/2009-04/10723p14.htm
PHOTO: 古典美女阿娜多姿 (gǔ diǎn měi nǚ ā nà duō zī) - Ana classical beauty scene
http://img.blog.163.com/photo/HDJAGIcwNsinPoXDgWUlkQ==/863283753572195522.jpg
http://ahstbzp.blog.163.com/blog/static/25954084200862724614925/
6. Graceful fingers and arms. A pretty woman was expected to have well-shaped hands with slim and soft fingers as well as fair and fleshy arms.
PHOTO: 中国古典美女优雅写真【组图】(Zhōng guó gǔ diǎn měi nǚ yōu yǎ xiě zhēn) 【zǔ tú】- Elegance Chinese classical beauty photo 【Photo】
http://pic.yaopf.com/2009_04/09040113205543.jpg
http://www.laonanren.com/news/2009-04/10723p2.htm
7. Slender waist and fair skin. For most part the willowy figure has been deemed the best throughout history.
PHOTO: 中国古典美女优雅写真【组图】(Zhōng guó gǔ diǎn měi nǚ yōu yǎ xiě zhēn) 【zǔ tú】- Elegance Chinese classical beauty photo 【Photo】
http://pic.yaopf.com/2009_04/09040113194466.jpg
http://www.laonanren.com/news/2009-04/10723p19.htm
8. Tiny feet and a light elegant gait.
PHOTO: 古典美女图片(gǔ diǎn měi nǚ tú piàn) [设计图,JPG] - Classical Beauty photo
http://pica.nipic.com/2007-12-17/2007121722431520_2.jpg
http://www.nipic.com/show/2/57/f23f02d51833454a.html
9. Dressing according to complexion, figure and disposition.
PHOTO: 古典美女图片(gǔ diǎn měi nǚ tú piàn) [设计图,JPG] - Classical Beauty photo
http://pica.nipic.com/2007-12-17/20071217224013980_2.jpg
http://www.nipic.com/show/2/57/53a516b33705d5c8.html
10. Fragrant body. It's said a concubine of Qing emperor Qian Long (1711-1799) emanated natural fragrance.
PHOTO: 俏皮艳丽的中国红女郎【组图】 (qiào pí yàn lì de zhōng guó hóng nǚ láng 【zǔ tú】- Witty gorgeous chinese red girl 【Photo】
http://pic.yaopf.com/2011_01/11011323152178.jpg
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PHOTO: 中国古典美女优雅写真【组图】(Zhōng guó gǔ diǎn měi nǚ yōu yǎ xiě zhēn) 【zǔ tú】- Elegance Chinese classical beauty photo 【Photo】
http://pic.yaopf.com/2009_04/09040113191556.jpg
http://www.laonanren.com/news/2009-04/10723.htm
PHOTO: 中国古典美女优雅写真【组图】(Zhōng guó gǔ diǎn měi nǚ yōu yǎ xiě zhēn) 【zǔ tú】- Elegance Chinese classical beauty photo 【Photo】
http://pic.yaopf.com/2009_04/09040113226786.jpg
http://www.laonanren.com/news/2009-04/10723p7.htm
PHOTO: 中国古典美女优雅写真【组图】(Zhōng guó gǔ diǎn měi nǚ yōu yǎ xiě zhēn) 【zǔ tú】- Elegance Chinese classical beauty photo 【Photo】
http://pic.yaopf.com/2009_04/09040113234094.jpg
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PHOTO: 中国古典美女优雅写真【组图】(Zhōng guó gǔ diǎn měi nǚ yōu yǎ xiě zhēn) 【zǔ tú】- Elegance Chinese classical beauty photo 【Photo】
http://pic.yaopf.com/2009_04/09040113185687.jpg
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PHOTO: 中国古典美女优雅写真【组图】(Zhōng guó gǔ diǎn měi nǚ yōu yǎ xiě zhēn) 【zǔ tú】- Elegance Chinese classical beauty photo 【Photo】
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PHOTO: 中国古典美女优雅写真【组图】(Zhōng guó gǔ diǎn měi nǚ yōu yǎ xiě zhēn) 【zǔ tú】- Elegance Chinese classical beauty photo 【Photo】
http://pic.yaopf.com/2009_04/09040113181548.jpg
http://www.laonanren.com/news/2009-04/10723p17.htm
PHOTO: 中国古典美女优雅写真【组图】(Zhōng guó gǔ diǎn měi nǚ yōu yǎ xiě zhēn) 【zǔ tú】- Elegance Chinese classical beauty photo 【Photo】
http://pic.yaopf.com/2009_04/09040113236113.jpg
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PHOTO: 中国古典美女优雅写真【组图】(Zhōng guó gǔ diǎn měi nǚ yōu yǎ xiě zhēn) 【zǔ tú】- Elegance Chinese classical beauty photo 【Photo】
http://pic.yaopf.com/2009_04/09040113241914.jpg
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PHOTO: 中国古典美女优雅写真【组图】(Zhōng guó gǔ diǎn měi nǚ yōu yǎ xiě zhēn) 【zǔ tú】- Elegance Chinese classical beauty photo 【Photo】
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PHOTO: 中国古典美女优雅写真【组图】(Zhōng guó gǔ diǎn měi nǚ yōu yǎ xiě zhēn) 【zǔ tú】- Elegance Chinese classical beauty photo 【Photo】
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PHOTO: 中国古典美女优雅写真【组图】(Zhōng guó gǔ diǎn měi nǚ yōu yǎ xiě zhēn) 【zǔ tú】- Elegance Chinese classical beauty photo 【Photo】
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PHOTO: 中国古典美女优雅写真【组图】(Zhōng guó gǔ diǎn měi nǚ yōu yǎ xiě zhēn) 【zǔ tú】- Elegance Chinese classical beauty photo 【Photo】
http://pic.yaopf.com/2009_04/09040113212557.jpg
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PHOTO: 中国古典美女优雅写真【组图】(Zhōng guó gǔ diǎn měi nǚ yōu yǎ xiě zhēn) 【zǔ tú】- Elegance Chinese classical beauty photo 【Photo】
http://pic.yaopf.com/2009_04/09040113193811.jpg
http://www.laonanren.com/news/2009-04/10723p20.htm
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