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written by Zhengxie鄭燮(淸Qing Dynasty, 1693~1765) deals with not only an epilogue which directly discussed paintings and calligraphies but also ideal distinction between literature and life, as well as many shapely, philosophical and thoughtful writings about going to government service and into retirement, using orchid and bamboo as a metaphorical device. This study examines the latter, excluding the former which focused on paintings and calligraphies. Unlike his poetry詩 and verse詞 based on administrating doctrine of Confucianism which criticize social problem and mainly deal with a benevolent spirit for the people, consists of questions of essential happiness in life as artistic space in which private sector is heightened, duty and role of a scholar in the society of mixed neatness and commonness, and problems of going in to public service and hiding into retirement. Orchid, bamboo, and stone which takes his paintings as main materials locate in the very center of his thinking, and are linked to the author's identity. The ultimate goals of Zhengxie which is described through orchid, bamboo, and stone were literature and art, and a pursuit of ‘Chungjeol淸絶' - highly pure distinction - in life. Then, the chase for this purpose means pursuit of true and ideal gentleman who lives well along with society without being tainted with the mundane world. Also in by Zhengxie鄭燮, thoughts about going into public service and hiding into retirement are being expressed among the process of pursuit for true gentleman's ideal.