Recently, a primary school version of the Xinhua Dictionary was sued for annotations to four entries. The four entries are "play", "tired", "don't", and "倭". The reason for the prosecution was that there was a dispute over the interpretation and sentence formation of these terms, which involved discussions about gender, education and history. The two associate professors questioned their professional habits and concern for the students' enlightenment education, and took the matter to the legal process. The incident sparked a heated discussion online, with people holding different opinions. Some approve of the associate professor's behaviour as a concern for cultural issues and a question of authority;Some people also think that this is hype or touching porcelain, and that the "Xinhua Dictionary" is just a reference book, and there is no need to be too demanding. From a different perspective, this event not only reflects people's interest in education and culture, but also provokes thinking about academic and social issues.
First of all, for the interpretation of the word "play" in the "Xinhua Dictionary" as "**sex", some people question the meaning of sex education. This is indeed an issue that needs to be approached with caution. In the initial education of students, the education of gender must follow the correct principles and methods. Instead of using a phrase that can cause ambiguity and misunderstanding, use other words that are more accurately expressed and understood, such as "toy", "joke", etc. Let students learn and understand in a relaxed and fun atmosphere, and reduce the possibility of controversy and misunderstanding in gender education.
Secondly, for the sentence formation of the word "tired", "the child is small and has become a burden", this kind of word will indeed cause psychological burden and impact on the children. As a dictionary in the hands of students, it should be a tool to help students learn and understand, not a source of stress and negative emotions for them. When writing a dictionary, you should choose your example sentences carefully to avoid conveying the wrong information and values. Children can be encouraged to face difficulties and challenges by choosing other positive example sentences.
At the same time, as for the sentence formation of the word "don't", "with a pistol pinned to the waist", the associate professors believe that this may violate relevant laws and regulations and guide minors to imitate illegal acts. This issue needs to be taken seriously, particularly in the areas of education and the media. The State attaches great importance to the protection of minors, and any speech, images and texts that may lead them to imitate illegal acts should be censored and avoided. For reference books such as dictionaries, it is essential to reflect social ethics and legal norms, and should be actively followed.
Finally, people have different views on the interpretation of the word "倭" and the deletion of the word "倭寇" in the Xinhua Dictionary. It is very important for students to understand history, and the mistakes and lessons of the past should arouse their attention and thinking. In history education, the Wako is an important event in Chinese history, and the deletion of this entry may be considered an omission of patriotic education. However, judging by the publisher's explanation, it is possible that they removed the entry for reasons of "small dictionaries" and historical context. This issue needs to be discussed and weighed in more depth.
To sum up, the prosecution of the Xinhua Dictionary for primary school students has triggered people's thinking about education and cultural issues. While there are different views on this, all express concerns about the quality of education, cultural responsibility and authority. This incident also reminds us that we should pay attention to the choice of vocabulary, the transmission of information and the correct guidance of values in the fields of education and media. Concern and participation in the discussion of these issues not only contributes to the improvement of the quality of education and literacy, but also contributes to the progress of society.
Personal summary: The incident of the prosecution of the primary school version of Xinhua Dictionary has triggered my thinking about education and culture. As an editor and writing assistant, playing the role of conveying knowledge and information, I am aware of my responsibility and power in the written expression. Our words and words have a profound impact on our readers, especially for young students, who are building their own values and perceptions. Therefore, in the process of writing and editing, we should focus on choosing words and sentences that are accurate, positive, and educational. At the same time, we should also pay attention to social issues and academic discussions, and actively participate in them to promote the progress and development of society. Through this incident, I have gained a deeper understanding of my writing responsibilities and professional mission.