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Why Are the Warriors' Topknots Tilted in Back to the PaBack to the Pastst?
The announcement of a new film adaptation of the classic time-travel series Back to the Past (寻秦记), reuniting the original cast after 25 years, has sent waves of nostalgia through its fanbase. While audiences eagerly await the return of Louis Koo and Raymond Lam to their iconic roles, a seemingly minor detail from the promotional material has ignited a surprisingly passionate online discussion: the distinct, slightly off-center topknot, or Ji (髻), worn by Lam’s character. This quirky hairstyle, far from being a costuming error, is a deliberate nod to a fascinating and authentic historical practice from the Qin era. The film’s attention to this detail opens a window into the highly structured and symbolic world of ancient Chinese military life, where even a hairstyle could speak volumes about a person’s rank and origin. More Than a Hairstyle To the modern eye, a tilted bun might appear casual or even charmingly disheveled. In the context of the Qin dynasty (221-206 BCE), however, it was a standard and meaningful feature. The most definitive evidence comes from the silent army of the Terracotta Warriors. A close examination of the thousands of life-sized figures reveals a striking variety in their topknots. A significant portion…- 20
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