There are many differences between the 87 edition of Dream of the Red Chamber and the original work. The following are the main differences: 1. Literature style: The original work of "Dream of the Red Chamber" is a classic work in Chinese classical literature. The 87 version of the TV series uses the literary style of modern TV dramas to better suit the tastes of modern audiences. 2. Character Creation: The 87 version of the TV series has made varying degrees of cuts and adjustments to the important characters in the original work. For example, the image of Li Qin, who plays Lin Daiyu in the TV series, is different from the description in the original work. 3. Plot arrangement: The 87 version of the TV series has adapted the original plot arrangement, such as adding some plots and deleting some character relationships. 4. Actor's performance: The performance of the actors in the 87 version of the TV series is also different from the original. Some actors 'performance in the TV series is more delicate and more in line with the characters in the original. The 87 edition of Dream of the Red Chamber is different from the original in terms of literary style, character creation, plot arrangement, and actor performance. However, both of them are classics in Chinese classical literature, worthy of our repeated appreciation and study.