“沉思翰藻”是南北朝时期梁代太子萧统(501～531,谥号昭明)编《文选》(亦称《昭明文选》)的编辑思想。《文选》是我国最早且至今保存完好的一部文学作品总集。历代研究《文选》的学者辈出,隋唐之后,号称为“文选学”。从编辑的角度,探讨“沉思翰藻”作为编辑思想的涵义和内容,有益于我们了解古代编辑文集的传统, “Contemplation of algae” is the editorial thought of “Selected Works” (also known as “Selected Works of Zhao Ming”) compiled by Xiao Tong (501-531, No. Zhaoming) of the Liang Dynasty in the Southern and Northern Dynasties. “Wenxuan” is the earliest and most well-preserved collection of literary works in our country. Scholars who have studied “anthologies” in history have come forth in abundance. After the Sui and Tang dynasties, they were known as “anthologies.” From the perspective of editing, discussing the connotation and content of “Contemplation of Han algae” as an editorial thought is beneficial for us to understand the tradition of ancient editorial collection,