“物感说”与“模仿说”分别属于中西创作发生学的文艺理论范畴,本文将这两组范畴的内涵发展进行追溯,解析两者的异同,进而辨明它们各自的特色及文化精神,为中西方文论的相互理解与平等对话搭建坚实的理论平台。 “Material Saying ” and “Imitation Theory ” belong respectively to the category of literary theory that originated from the writing of Chinese and western genres. This paper traces the connotation development of these two categories and analyzes the similarities and differences between the two categories so as to distinguish their respective characteristics Cultural spirit and establish a solid theoretical platform for the mutual understanding and equal dialogue between Chinese and Western literary theories.