Abstract:

To many people, "chivalry" means a man or woman who is outstanding both in martial art and morality. In fact, in different ancient novels, the concept of "chivalry" is quite different. This article focuses on the chivalrous quality from the angle of cultural history and literary history, exploring the characteristics of "chivalry" in the Ming fiction.

Key words: chivalry, outstanding quality in martial art, righteousness, Neo - Confucianism