Some people say that these two styles reflect the personalities of the people of southern and northern China. Northerners like to think they are more straightforward, upright and chivalrous, while southerners value grace and gentleness.
有人認為，這同樣也反映南北方人民個性的不同：北系多為平直線條，反映人民耿直豪邁的性情；南系多強調曲線，反映人民的優雅與飄逸。