本文以西方绅士文化为立足点 ,探讨林语堂的文化思想和文学创作的基本特征 ,并着重指出林氏前后期之服膺绅士文化是一贯的 ,其文化思想并不存在根本的转折 ,同时分析林语堂作品的优雅风格 ,从而力图以崭新的角度阐释林氏的文化理念。 Based on the western gentleman’s culture, this article explores the basic characteristics of Lin Yutang’s cultural thoughts and literary creations, and points out that Lin’s pre-and post-cult gentry culture is consistent. There is no fundamental turning point in his cultural thoughts. At the same time, Elegant style, so as to try to explain Lin’s cultural concept with a brand new perspective.