Abstract：Xunzi is an extremely important figure in the system of the Confucian school.His own propo-sal not only quoted from Confucian classics,such as The Book of Songs,but also projected Confucian practical spirit.So his classic hermeneutics embodies a strong practical character.Under the guidance of it,he put forward the theory of "exalting ritual and moral principles,and attaching less importance to The Book of Songs" and "following the example of virtuous mentors in the daily life".

Keyword：Xunzi;quoting form the Book of Songs;classic hermeneutics;practical character;