Abstract: Compared with the composition features in the Ming dynasty, zhuzhi poetry becomes more realistic in the Qing dynasty. Zhuzhi poetry and hundred endemic poetry are used to write detailed comments in ancient books and local chronicles, which pay special attention to documenting events and reality. These changes are related to the popularity of pragmatism that encourages contribution to society. At the same time, the intentional practice of taking part in compiling historical books enables many poets write local chronicles in the form of zhuzhi poetry. Because of their use of zhuzhi poetry to offer supplements to local chronicles and their empirical attitude to the study of local customs, the writing pattern of zhuzhi poetry shifts from lyricism to narration. Such a shift establishes aesthetic standard and pattern of writing in the Qing dynasty, hence its profound influence on modern urban zhuzhi poetry.

Key words: zhuzhi poetry, compilation of historical books, documenting events, pragmatism, writing pattern