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What's the use of learning Chinese studies?

Sinology is the spiritual soul of China people, and it is certainly useful, but this "use" is not a direct and effective practical use, unlike a skill or a skill. Once you learn it, you can use it to find a job, work and make money. Chinese studies are called "useless use".

However, every nation and country has its own "national studies", not just China.

China's traditional Chinese studies are extensive and profound, which is caused by the accumulation of China's 3,000-year history. For example, Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism belong to the content of Chinese studies, as well as the vast history and culture of past dynasties. Poetry, prose and novels all belong to the category of Chinese studies.

But if it is to be subdivided, the core part of Chinese studies is Confucianism. That is, the school founded by Confucius that influenced China for two thousand years. Those who want to take the imperial examination, enter the imperial court and become national talents in the past dynasties must learn Confucianism and Confucius and Mencius, which is essential.

So what's the use of learning Chinese studies today? It is of great use to cultivate one's self-cultivation, treat people with things, be human, and coordinate our relationship with the people around us and the world.

For example, Confucius said, "Don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you." This Confucianism has not only become the creed of China people, but also the motto of the United Nations and the creed of the world. For example, Confucius said that "learning without thinking is useless, thinking without learning is dangerous", which injected spiritual guidance into our learning and growth. For example, Confucius said, "I save three times a day", which is to warn us to reflect on ourselves every day, not to be proud, and to have a new understanding of ourselves. For example, Confucius said, "As for the study of the Fifteenth Five-Year Plan, you can stand at thirty, be puzzled at forty, and know your destiny at fifty." This is the construction of our whole outlook on life and world view, which allows us to see the various stages and mission values of our lives macroscopically.

These things are spiritual food, which can nourish our souls well. Although none of them are useful, they subconsciously determine how far each of us will go in this life.