As the sole survivor of the four ancient civilizations, Chinese civilization has played a pivotal role in the long history. Since the unlocking of the farming culture, China has undergone great changes, especially in modern times, and the trials and tribulations of 200 years have almost brought us to the brink of extinction. However, our civilization is the indelible support, and as former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said, China will return to its original glory. In this article, we will delve into two important characteristics of Chinese civilization: cultural community and cultural inclusion.
Since the beginning of the Qin Emperor and the Han Dynasty, Chinese civilization has been practicing the concept of cultural community. Qin Shi Huang unified the six countries and put forward the slogan of "the same book, the same track, and the same weights and measures", and established a complete state apparatus throughout the country. This marks the beginning of the road of true unification of Chinese civilization after the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty went one step further and gave the state apparatus a veneer of gentleness by promoting Confucianism. Confucianism became the way to govern the country and provide a unified template for those who came after it. The main theme of Chinese civilization has always been unification, and the historical ** is only a brief episode, which will eventually merge into one.
A deep analysis of Chinese civilization reveals that it has universal values that are completely different from those of the West. The Chinese do not emphasize national identity, but mainly "under heaven". There is no real enemy in our civilization, as long as there are the same values, we will identify as Chinese. Chinese culture has always been open to all kinds of civilizations, and the surrounding foreign regimes have eventually integrated into our family because of cultural identity. The history of our civilization is engraved with wisdom and kindness, and in addition to conquest and unity, we also have a tradition of tolerance. This kind of tolerance without boundaries is more in line with what Lao Tzu said, "hiding the world in the world".
Two hundred years of war in modern times have forced us to re-examine our civilization. Although we have learned from the West during this time, our culture has proven to be very strong. All kinds of Western isms and ideas can find their tracks in our own culture, and even "communism" can be traced back to our concept of "the world is for the common good, and it is for the great harmony". Fortunately, Chinese civilization is still being inherited, and today we are emphasizing cultural self-confidence and working to revive it.
China's existence and rise today are closely related to Chinese civilization. Trees are unstable without roots, and people are difficult to stand without roots. If a country loses its roots, loses its soul, then the country will become precarious. Our existence and rise are based on the profound connotation of traditional values such as benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom, faithfulness, loyalty, filial piety, and righteousness. As long as the flame of inheritance is not extinguished, our spiritual memory will live forever.
Conclusion: The indelible soul of Chinese civilization.
Chinese civilization has gone through vicissitudes and has been inherited for thousands of years. Cultural community and cultural inclusiveness are the two pillars of our civilization, which have enabled Chinese civilization to stand firm in the long river of history. The rise of China today is the result of cultural self-confidence, and we look forward to the revival of Chinese civilization, where the wisdom and kindness inherited for thousands of years will continue to guide our future.
The thousand-year-old inheritance of Chinese civilization, as mentioned in the article, shows its profound heritage in the long river of history. The characteristics of cultural community and cultural inclusiveness have built a unique and strong national spirit and provided a solid foundation for China's rise.
First of all, the concept of cultural community has played a crucial role in the development of Chinese civilization. Since the unification of the six kingdoms of the Qin Emperor and Han Wu, the Chinese have established a unified template in different historical periods, shaping a cultural identity with a deep historical heritage. This unification is not only at the political and military levels, but also at the ideological and cultural levels, enabling the Chinese people to establish a strong sense of belonging to the country and culture under the framework of reunification. The concept of cultural community is not simply unity, but also a force that affects people's thoughts and lives at a deep level. The promotion of Confucianism during the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty led to the formation of an interdependent relationship between the state and the people, and further consolidated the unified foundation of Chinese civilization.
Second, the characteristics of cultural inclusiveness make Chinese civilization unique in the history of world civilization. The article mentions that Chinese have a unique understanding of "Tianxia" and have a tolerant attitude towards various civilizations. This inclusiveness is reflected not only domestically, but also internationally. Historically, we have seen the integration of neighboring foreign regimes into the big family of Chinese civilization because of their cultural identity. This kind of tolerance without boundaries has made the Chinese civilization a civilization without a history of aggression, showing the wisdom and kindness handed down by our ancestors. The inclusiveness of such values not only contributes to the harmonious coexistence between countries and peoples, but also helps to promote exchanges and mutual learning among world civilizations.
However, the article also mentions the troubles of the modern era for two hundred years, when China questioned its own civilization and even abandoned some of its traditions for a period of time due to war. This is also a phenomenon worth pondering. However, in the end, we found the path of cultural self-confidence by learning from the West instead of completely abandoning our own culture, and re-examining our own traditions. This shows that Chinese civilization is not rigid and unchanging, but has the ability to self-renew and adapt.
In general, the inheritance and development of Chinese civilization is rich and colorful, and it is an existence that is different from other civilizations in the world but has profound connotations. In the current era of globalization, Chinese civilization continues to play an important role, and its unique cultural characteristics have contributed a unique color to the diversity of world civilizations. It is hoped that the Chinese civilization will continue to inherit and innovate and contribute more wisdom to the common development of mankind.
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