The word "a woman" originated from the evaluation criteria of ancient literati. At that time, the educational and cultural level of women in society was relatively low, and few women could receive a good education and growth environment. Therefore, women who can make achievements in literature, art and other fields are often regarded as "strange girls", "talented women" and "female doctors" And if a woman is ordinary in these aspects, she is considered a "woman", that is, her literary talent is average and she has no special talent and talent.
The origin of "a woman";
According to legend, Li Qingzhao, a talented woman in the Tang Dynasty, once competed with a calligrapher in calligraphy. Although Li Qingzhao is not proficient in calligraphy, her writing style is excellent. She wrote a lyric poem on the spot and expressed her feelings. As for the calligrapher, after pondering for a long time and writing a few words, the book critic actually judged that Li Qingzhao's works were better, which made the calligrapher very angry and took offense and called Li Qingzhao just a "woman"
After the story spread, people used "a woman" to describe a woman who has no real skills. However, Li Qingzhao also responded to the criticism with the phrase "women are virtuous without talent", saying that women can have their own values and contributions.