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Kangxi in the eyes of foreigners
1, Dutch envoy to Tatar: "The emperor is a man of medium ability, kind, steady and dignified. His majestic appearance, no matter from that aspect, is unique even among thousands of people, and can be distinguished at a glance. This is because he wants to look and act like a noble person.
Note: Emperor Kangxi is of medium height. He is a kind, steady and dignified man. His majestic posture can be seen at a glance among thousands of people. This is because of his tolerance and grace. When people see him, they will know that his appearance is caused by his noble heart.
2. Bai Jin, a French missionary: "He is dignified, handsome, tall and has extraordinary manners. He has regular facial features, bright eyes and a slightly rounded and hooked nose. Although there is a little smallpox scar on his face, it does not affect his beautiful image at all. "
Note: Emperor Kangxi is magnificent, handsome, tall, with regular facial features and a bright eye. The tip of the nose is slightly round and shaped like an eagle hook. Although there are smallpox scars on the face, it will not affect the good image.
3. The Present Situation of China by French Jesuit Li Ming: "As far as I can see, the emperor is a little taller than ordinary people and a little fatter than us, but he is not as rich as China people say. Face slightly wider, pockmarked, forehead wider, nose and eyes smaller than ordinary people in China. He has a beautiful mouth, gentle movements, and all his manners are like a monarch, which attracted people's attention at first sight. "
Note: Emperor Kangxi is taller than ordinary people, elegant and slightly fat, but neither rich nor fat, with pockmarked face, wide forehead and closed nose and eyes. Ordinary people are short, well-behaved and like a monarch, which has attracted people's attention.
References:
Baidu Encyclopedia-Kangxi