Recently, I don't know if you have noticed that some of the signs that we usually see on the highway in both Chinese and English have all been replaced with all Chinese characters. This is not a joke, but our country has begun to reform the highway signs, removing all these bilingual Chinese and English signs and replacing them with full Chinese characters. This move has caused heated discussions among netizens on the Internet, and some people feel that this is long overdue, and they have to speak Chinese in China. But there are also those who feel that this approach is actually out of the international orbit.
In fact, there is some truth in the arguments of both sides, but our country's decision to replace the signs will not have much impact on some foreigners. First of all, the structure of domestic cars is different from that of foreign countries, and our driver's seat is the opposite of that of foreign countries. So if a foreigner is driving in China, he has to take a Chinese driver's license. Come to think of it, if a foreigner can pass even one of the subjects, then these signs on the highway must be no problem.
Second, although we have now replaced the signs on the highway with all Chinese, some subway stations, airports, and high-speed rail stations still use bilingual signs in Chinese and English. This has not deviated from the international track, but has created a very convenient condition for friends abroad.
Some people may worry that such a reform will be inconvenient for foreigners, but it will not. Because more and more foreigners are coming to China to live and travel, they have long been Xi to Chinese characters. And for some foreigners who can only speak English, bilingual signage is also very necessary. So this kind of reform is not to exclude foreigners, but to better serve everyone.
In short, there is certainly a justification for this approach in our country. While some may not understand or disagree, overall it's a good change. As a country open to the outside world, we should not only maintain our own cultural characteristics, but also facilitate the lives of foreign friends. In this way, we can truly achieve "internationalization".
In addition to the reasons mentioned above, there is another point worth considering. That is, this reform also has a positive impact on improving the quality of domestic drivers. In the past, bilingual signage in English and Chinese may have made some drivers feel dependent on it, thinking that they could ignore it if they couldn't read English. But now that the signs in Chinese characters are no longer in English, these drivers must carefully learn to Xi and recognize Chinese characters. This is undoubtedly a positive impetus for improving the overall quality of drivers.
At the same time, for foreign friends, this change is not a bad thing. On the one hand, it is a way for them to gain a deeper understanding of Chinese cultureOn the other hand, they can also take the opportunity to improve their Chinese skills. After all, living or traveling in China, it is difficult to integrate without knowing a little Chinese.
In addition, from a practical point of view, the signs in all Chinese characters are also more concise and clear, which is helpful for improving driving efficiency and reducing traffic congestion. Especially on highways, drivers need to concentrate on observing road conditions and signs, and concise and clear Chinese characters make it easier for people to judge and react quickly.
Of course, this kind of reform will not be achieved overnight, and there needs to be a gradual process of adaptation. For some older drivers, it can be a bit of a struggle for them to suddenly change to signs that are fully Chinese. But for young people, they are more receptive to new things and adapt faster.
In short, the replacement of signs on the highway with full Chinese characters is a positive measure, which is not only conducive to improving the quality of domestic drivers, but also conducive to foreign friends to better integrate into China's living and cultural environment. While some may find it uncomfortable or complain, it is a necessary reform in the long run. I hope that everyone can face this change positively and work together to promote China towards a more international future!