On Influences of Dai Zhen's Academic Theories on Zhang Xuecheng

Yu Yingshi believes that Dai Zhen influenced Zhang Xuecheng's academic studies.This paper,based on the analysis of the historical records,holds that the similarities of the academic theories of the above-mentioned scholars can't be ignored,while the distinctions do exist.Regardless of how much he was influenced by Dai,Zhang had always pursued his studies in his own ways.The two meetings of the two contributed a lot to Zhang's determined pursuit of his scholarly studies.