It is regarded `Dok-su-bak-pyon-ui-ja-hyun` as the method of traditional reading. But `Dok-su-bak-pyon-ui-ja-hyun(讀書百遍義自見)` is misconceived that the text is understood automatically, if repeat reading. This article`s aim is to change the misunderstanding of traditional reading` system and to show the character and process of traditional reading. For this aim, this article proves the character, process and extension of traditional reading. The purpose of traditional reading is not so much extensive reading as close reading. The close reading is named `hamyong(涵泳)`, which is not to abandon oneself to reading the text but to read the text closely, with having doubts. The process of traditional reading follows. First, reading the text with doubts and reflecting on oneself. Second, perusing and reading with consideration. Third, comparing several notes. Finally, learning the text by heart to practice. This process is always not successive. The character of traditional reading must be put the content of text into practice. It is undesirable that reading be over reading. Accordingly the process of traditional reading is accomplished by learning the text by heart to practice. Here, this memory is the important step to master, or practice. Today, the purpose of reading is extensive reading. Under the present conditions, traditional reading may be abolished. But extensive reading is not a only purpose of reading. It is necessary that we read one text extensively and another closely. Further, close reading is necessary for extensive reading. Traditional reading is limited to canon. Therefore it must be compared with modern another reading theory to expand to contemporary reading theory.