Abstract: In The Scholars，WANG Mian is used as the hidden meaning by WU Jingzi. After inheriting and changing the features of WANG Mian，he becomes a Confucian with WeiJin style and also pays attention to the practical knowledge. The reinvention of WANG Mians image has important implications for narrating the story and expressing the theme.

Key words: The Scholars, the image of WANG Mian, reinvention, significance

摘要： 《儒林外史》中，吴敬梓借历史人物王冕来“隐括全文”和“敷陈大义”。承袭历史人物王冕特征的同时，作者对他进行了较大的修改，使他成为一个有着魏晋风流且注重经世学问的儒者。王冕形象的重塑对于小说叙事和主题表达都有重要意义。

关键词: 《儒林外史》, 王冕形象, 重塑, 意义