In Camel Xiangzi, Hu Niu was a character full of contradictions and complexity. Her image in the novel was a controversial character, both cute and disgusting. Hu Niu was the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Her father was a wealthy merchant, so she had many choices in life and relationships. Hu Niu was portrayed in the novel as a smart, independent, decisive, and brave woman with a strong sense of self and a desire to pursue freedom. She had tried to woo Xiangzi but failed for various reasons, but Xiangzi still married her in the end. However, Hu Niu also had a disgusting side to her. She once had a one-night stand with another businessman and got pregnant because of it, but the businessman did not give her enough protection and made her lose her fertility. Hu Niu had once been arrogant and conceited because of her beauty and wealth. She had disdained others and even treated Xiangzi's family members unkindly. Hu Niu's image in the novel was a complex and controversial character. Her character image had various opinions and evaluations among the readers.