The basic characteristics of ancient Chinese novels included: Born and developed in the feudal society: Most of the ancient Chinese novels were born in the feudal society, reflecting the political, economic, cultural and other characteristics of the feudal society. 2. To describe the characters as the center: ancient Chinese novels to describe the characters as the center, through the creation of characters to express the theme. 3. Pay attention to plot and structure: Ancient Chinese novels pay attention to plot and structure, and often attract readers 'attention through carefully designed plots and structures. 4. Reflecting social life: Ancient Chinese novels reflect the social life, the wishes and sufferings of the people at that time, and show the variety and complexity of the society at that time. 5. Language and literary style: The language and literary style of ancient Chinese novels are rich and colorful. There are bold and unconstrained poems, graceful and restrained poems, prose, novels and other literary forms. Profound content: Ancient Chinese novels often contain profound thoughts and content to reveal the nature of society and the suffering of the people at that time.