During the trend of cutting braids, many students came to him for consultation. Lu Xun considered the struggle strategy and advised them:

"If you don't cut it off,...just wait."

"Is it better to have braids or not to have braids?" ?" asked the student who didn't understand Lu Xun's intention.

"No braids are good, but I advise you not to cut them." Lu Xun supported the students' revolutionary spirit, but did not agree that they would incur unnecessary sacrifices based on their enthusiasm alone.