Gentle Resistance: Grassroots Poetic Expressions on Bilibili.com

Abstract

This paper examines grassroots poetic creations in the comment section of Bilibili UP Master “Moji辞書,” exploring the popularity and cultural significance of Chinese haiku (Hanpai) and classical Chinese poetry within online spaces. Chinese haiku creation draws upon the form of Japanese haiku while incorporating the imagery and lyrical traditions of classical Chinese literature, resulting in a distinct hybrid form. Concurrently, classical Chinese poetry creation exhibits notable contemporary and avant-garde characteristics. The grassroots community constructs a sense of collective identity through “Sinophone Classicism” and uses it to express concerns regarding contemporary social issues. These creative expressions constitute both a form of resistance against the polarization of online discourse and a gentle resistance to mainstream ideology, offering a new perspective for understanding contemporary Sinosphere online poetry.