The basic spirit of Chinese traditional culture can be summarized as the following five points:

1. The people-oriented main spirit.

The "people-oriented" concept of traditional Chinese culture is implemented in politics as "people-oriented", that is, people-oriented thinking. People-centered thinking has a long history in Chinese history. From the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period to the end of feudal society, almost all progressive thinkers and politicians advocated and promoted "people-centered" thinking, making it the most influential and longest-lasting idea in Chinese culture. A philosophical and political thought.

2. A persevering spirit that balances strength and softness.

The balance of hardness and softness is the theoretical summary and value refinement of the Chinese people’s attitude towards life, and is the most positive content in the Chinese national spirit. Confucius founded Confucianism and emphasized "hardness", but he also did not lose "softness". Chinese culture emphasizes the "complementarity of Confucianism and Taoism", that is, masculinity must be properly coordinated with femininity.

3. The spirit of neutrality among noble monks.

"Harmony" is an important category in ancient Chinese philosophy and plays a unique role in the development of Chinese culture. It is not only an ideological concept, but also the basic spirit of the Chinese nation. The inheritance of the idea of ??"neutralization" is particularly important. The Confucian tradition is to use barbarians to control barbarians, to be virtuous and tolerant, and to adopt policies of restraint and restraint.

4. The spirit of tolerance in harmony without difference.

Historically, Chinese culture has been able to follow the path of peaceful coexistence and common development based on the concept of "harmony without diversity", and has made great contributions to the diverse development of world civilization.

5. The humane spirit of a benevolent person who loves others.

One of the core concepts of Confucianism is "the benevolent love others", that is, the thought of benevolence. This moral tradition and profound and broad "benevolence" of the Chinese nation is the spiritual source of today's mutual help, helping others, and the sacrifice of one's own interests in order to safeguard the interests of society and the people.

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The inheritance of the basic spirit of Chinese culture:

"Chinese studies craze" and "traditional culture craze" are by no means about going back to the past, the most important thing is The purpose is to inherit the basic spirit of Chinese culture through Chinese studies and traditional culture, make it glow with a new style in modern times, create a cultural form that adapts to the times, and apply it to all aspects of our social life.

In the historical period when the Chinese nation is heading towards a great rejuvenation, we should carry forward its excellent elements and eliminate its dross, and continue to inherit and innovate in the great practice of the new era, using the broadmindedness, wisdom and wisdom of contemporary Chinese people. The courage to continuously activate these spirits;

Establish and strengthen the national self-esteem and self-confidence of the people, form a consciousness of the times that identifies with Chinese culture and a sense of mission to revitalize Chinese civilization, provide spiritual power for the realization of the Chinese dream, and contribute to the Chinese nation. Provide spiritual support for the great rejuvenation of the nation.

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