In ancient novels the physiognomist images have important literature functions, they push the story details to develop, strengthen the novel attraction etc.

• 中国长期的农牧业生产，牛马牲畜显得非常重要，它们很自然地成了人们观察审视的对象。远在相人术产生之前，中国就有了相牛相马的风气。