Because the royal Li family of the Tang dynasty were descended from western and northern minorities, the Tang dynasty was deeply influenced by their culture, and the hunks of the Tang dynasty were all tall and broad-shouldered with strong physiques. These energetic men were excellent riders, archers, martial artists and swordsmen.
有別於魏晉的風雅，由於李唐皇家都是胡人，吸收胡人文化，唐代引領風騷的男子，都是身材高大魁梧、肩寬體闊、四肢發達，這些猛男大丈夫，騎馬射箭，拳擊舞劍，樣樣精通。