He used seven methods in his hermeneutics. 1. using the preface as the guideline; 2. merging of vision; 3. commentaries; 4. general explanation according to context; 5. theorization; 6. education in explanation; and 7. calling for experience.

• 朱熹在阐释《诗经》时创用了七种方法，即以序统合、视域融合、行文评点、语境通释、发越为理、寓教于释和唤醒体验。