The fable of Han Feizi is mainly based on historical deeds and reality, and there are few anthropomorphic animal stories and fairy tales, and there are no illusory realms and characters beyond reality.

The fable of Zhuangzi is mainly based on grotesque materials.

2. Different expressions

There are also many fables in Zhuangzi that convey profound philosophical thoughts by telling events in daily life.

In the fable "Everything is done wrong", common people in life or well-known historical figures are the protagonists, and their words, deeds and experiences are taken as examples to illustrate similar truths and thoughts.

Extended data

Han Feizi's article is rigorous in reasoning, sharp in writing, thorough in discussion, well-founded and to the point.

Han Feizi's articles are ingenious in conception, bold in description, humorous in language and plain in beauty, which has the artistic effect of intriguing and warning the world. Han Feizi is also good at using a large number of simple fables and rich historical knowledge as argumentation materials to expound abstract truth and vividly reflect his legalist thought and his profound understanding of social life.

Many fables in his articles have become well-known idioms and allusions because of their rich connotations and vivid stories, and have been widely used by people so far.