Abstract: Affected by the changing situation at home and abroad,Yan Fu reflected Chinese traditional culture deeply and comprehensively in his late years.He advocated that the new machine of Western culture should be used to explore Chinese traditional culture,giving The Four Books new life and making Confucian Classics “the richest mineral deposits” rejuvenated.By combining science with the essence of Chinese traditional culture,the doctrine of Confucius and Mencius would be of modern significance.Yan Fu’s reflection on Chinese traditional culture is in accordance with the law of cultural release and the logical development of individual ideology,thus it is improper to label him as a feudal apologist in his late years.

Key words: Yan Fu, cultural view, traditional culture