In the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, the door of China opened. With the political and economic aggression of western powers, western ideas, culture, science and technology, and living customs were also introduced into China. Great changes have taken place in China's social life, and many new things and phenomena have emerged. No matter how people call each other, no matter what they wear every day, they are taking off the old and welcoming the new.

First, the emergence of photography and movies.

Second, cut the braid and change the name.

After the Revolution of 1911, in order to change the ignorant and backward living customs, the government of the Republic of China promulgated laws to cut hair braids, change clothes and abolish foot binding. Forcing the man to cut off his braid, the woman stopped foot binding. At the same time, the provisional government of the Republic of China also issued a decree to cancel the official titles of the Qing Dynasty, such as "adult" and "grandfather", and stipulated that all employees of the government of the Republic of China should change their positions. It is also stipulated that the general address of people should be changed to "Mr" or "Jun". It also embodies the bourgeoisie's desire to pursue equality.

Third, the change of clothing.

With the development of the times and the influence of western culture on China, people's clothing in modern times has also undergone earth-shaking changes. Suit is a traditional costume of westerners. Because of its scientific design and convenient wearing, it is gradually accepted by China people. In 1930s and 1940s, suits became very popular in China. Zhongshan suit is the most distinctive costume in this period, named after Sun Yat-sen's creation and wearing. It is the perfect combination of western-style clothing and Chinese-style clothing, and has long been a symbol of revolution, and its class nature is completely opposite to that of western-style clothing. The prevalence of women's high-necked clothes. It was people at that time who absorbed the characteristics of western clothing and improved Manchu women's cheongsam. Later, after reform and development, it became a popular cheongsam, which is generally regarded as the representative dress of women in China and the most distinctive dress in China.

Social progress, the development of human civilization and the exchange of world cultures have brought about great changes in China's social life, which also reflects the inevitability of historical development.