Reflective literature is a literary genre in contemporary China, which has the following characteristics: 1. Sense of historical depth and great ideological capacity: Reflective literature pays attention to major events and social disasters in China's history, as well as personal destiny and experience. Works often trace back to historical periods such as the Cultural Revolution, the four clean-ups, the Great Leap Forward and the anti-Rightists, showing profound reflection on history and great ideological capacity.

2. Literary reflection and the awakening of the writer's subject: reflective literature not only reflects on historical events, but also pays attention to the value and significance of literature itself. The writers in the works awaken, examine and reflect on literary creation and criticism, showing their pursuit of independent thinking in literature.

3. Awakening of stylistic awareness: Reflecting on the awakening of literary stylistic awareness, the works have made innovations and breakthroughs in both form and content. Writers try new writing skills and expressions to make their works more contemporary and artistic.

4. Paying attention to social reality and life value: Reflective literature pays attention to social reality and life value, and the works show a realistic and humanitarian position by depicting and reflecting on social events. Writers try to express their profound thoughts on life, humanity and society through their works.

5. Critical spirit and reflective attitude: reflective literature has a strong critical spirit and reflective attitude. The work deeply analyzes and criticizes historical events and social phenomena, and calls on people to be alert and reflect on their thoughts and behaviors. Generally speaking, reflective literature has profound ideological connotation and artistic characteristics, and it is one of the important schools of contemporary China literature.