20/08/2024
https://kns.cnki.net/kcms2/article/abstract?v=6RlcORkFSJRh_jnzSsrgPO7aMjLDfQ9fCCEKPM3iMsMSaN6FHixNL71Wk9nj3_78MvFrCyJfqB9rxz4tPpPuKb0BDouabIxTHBDfL0FOlv3MvcFFiyGacmIKcnakzW2cfFIa49WW36E=&uniplatform=NZKPT&language=CHS
This article by Professor Wang Guangyan explores China’s gentleman culture. Gentleman culture (君子文化) is a unique and indigenous aspect of Chinese heritage, serving as the cultural core and spiritual backbone of the Chinese nation. Junzi culture has a long and storied history, evolving through four key aspects: referential changes, connotative changes, emotional changes, and spatial transformations. Its continuity and profound influence are evident throughout Chinese history. The values of gentleman culture are rich and deeply embedded in the collective consciousness, emphasizing the principles of people as the foundation of the country, immortal virtue, harmonious coexistence, and moral integrity.
In the new era, we should uphold these values while embracing innovation, pioneering spirit, and forward-thinking. By inheriting the exemplary traits of traditional gentleman culture and adapting them to modern contexts, we can facilitate its contemporary transformation and development. This process will enrich the connotation of modern Chinese civilization, ensuring its relevance and vitality for future generations.
