Abstract: The beginning of establishing “Exegetical Hermeneutics” is to reflect on the humanistic spirit and interpretive characteristics of Chinese exegesis. The humanistic spirit of Chinese exegesis is grounded in its historical origin and can be encapsulated as “the harmony of Dao and Qi” according to the ideal of “pursuing the truth” throughout the history of Chinese exegesis as well as according to the elaboration from Wang Fuzhi,Hui Dong,Dai Zhen and Zhang Xuecheng,forming a striking contrast to the scientific spirit of “seeking truth from facts”. Under the humanistic spirit,Chinese exegesis has developed an interpretive path of “from analyzing the characters and words to clarifying the meaning and ideas” and the characteristics of “the harmony of explanation and interpretation”,reflecting the ideological,creative,and contemporary nature of exegetical interpretation. The humanistic spirit of Chinese exegesis has contributed to its historical glory and is of great significance in promoting the contemporary development of exegesis.

Key words: exegesis, hermeneutics, the harmony of Dao and Qi, humanistic spirit