Abstract: There has been a heated discussion about the theory of reflection in the literary research field since the establishment of China.Many researchers made scientific explorations through drawing lessons from history and attached new explanatory power to it.Among them, Qian Zhongwen's explanation to the theory of reflection was the most representative.He Objected to treating the theory of reflection easily, vulgarly and emotionally.On the premise of respecting the philosophic basis of reflection, he stressed the important role played by aesthetics in literary reflection, and then put forward the concept of "aesthetic reflection'."Aesthetic reflection" scientifically explained the process and function of literary reflection, explored its significance and potential.His aesthetic reflection gave a newconnotation to the theory of reflection.