The Cultural Tradition of Northwest University

The motto of "Honesty and Diligence" of Northwest University was born in the hard times of War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. Northwest United University refined its motto of "honesty and diligence" during the difficult period of running a school in Chenggu.

Professor li jinxi, a famous linguist, lexicographer, character reformer and educator, once wrote an article to explain the meaning of "honesty and simplicity": the cultivation of "honesty and simplicity" school spirit corresponds to the inherent fine folk customs in northwest China.

"Gong" should be selfish and contend with the absolute party;

"Honesty" is also the way of heaven and earth, and a gentleman should constantly strive for self-improvement to eliminate weakness. Weakness comes from emptiness, and honesty is also true;

People's livelihood is diligent, but diligence is not lacking, which is enough to get rid of poverty, not just reading and studying.

Diligent and open source, simple and frugal, but the simple meaning is not limited to this, it is the opposite of cleverness and deception. Liu weiping's ci

Han and Tang resorts, northwest Shang 'an,

Wind and rain set up accounts and experienced vicissitudes.

Gong Cheng, Diligence, Pu Chuan, Fuhuo (3),

Unity and democracy string Song Ang (4).

Lush [5],

Algae-rich and splendid [6].

During the Spring and Autumn Period, virtue was far-reaching!

Humanities cave, science and technology museum,

Zi Lan Shu Hui Man Ting Fang is.

Old learning and new knowledge melt into the world,

Scholars, handsome men gather everywhere.

With the end of the South,

* * * He Han ⑾

Famous English Teng Mao ⑿, the mountain is high and the water is long!

Precautions:

(1) "Shandong" refers to institutions of higher learning. Biography of Han Dong's Book: "Establish a university to teach the country. Make an order to transform it into a city. " Biography of Historical Records of the Scholars says "school" in Xia, "preface" in Yin and "Dong" in Zhou.

(2) This sentence means that the West University started, developed and expanded in difficulties. "Violent account" is based on the canon of Ma Rong Biography in the later Han Dynasty. Later generations often call "Jiangzhang" the cause of higher education and "Jiangzhang disciples" the students. Professor Gao Ming once wrote that the establishment of the West University is of great significance to the northwest region.

(3) 1938+00 In October, Xida University began to establish the thought training, which has been more than 60 years, so it is called "passing on from generation to generation". A new explanation of "honesty, diligence and simplicity"

⑷ "Unity, enterprising, democracy and dedication" is the school spirit of Xida University. "String songs" means proper and effective education. The Analects of Confucius was compiled by Yang Huo.

"Jia Mu" comes from Qu Yuan's Ode to Oranges: "Jiashu, the late master ... was ordered not to move ... to be selfless." "Trees are lush and beautiful" means that western universities respect morality, attach importance to education, and all undertakings are deeply rooted and prosperous.

[6] This sentence means that the scholars of Xida University have rich writings and are valued by the world. Fengzao is an excellent article published by Han and Liu Xin in the second volume of Miscellanies of Xijing. The ancients often called the master of the article "the man who spits the phoenix".

(7) "Virtue" refers to broad mind and noble sentiment. This sentence refers to the four directions of West Oosawa Megumi, and its cultural image is lofty.

(8) Taken together, the above three sentences mean that the teaching and scientific research strength of humanities, social sciences and natural sciences of Xida University is strong, and the effect of cultivating talents is considerable and gratifying. Zilan Shu Hui comes from Qu Yuan's Lisao: "I am both the nine flowers of Zilan and a hundred acres of Shu Hui."

This sentence refers to reading and teaching, which is compatible with all the advantages of ancient and modern China and foreign countries.

⑽ "scholar" refers to the learned sages before, and "Toshihiko" refers to the outstanding scholars later. This sentence means that there are many talents in the West University.

⑾ "Hehan" refers to the Yellow River and Hanshui River in the Song Dynasty. "Great" originally refers to the rushing water, which means grand and profound. This sentence implicitly takes the meaning of "Tian Tianjian, a gentleman strives for self-improvement".

⑿ This sentence comes from Historical Records and Biography of Sima Xiangru: "It is famous for its English sound." Also known as "Feiteng". "Zhou Shu": "Salt can soar, and it is not necessary for a hundred generations." The song implies that the Western University will become famous, connecting the past with the future and having a bright future. "Fei" is the same as "Fei".

"The Voice of Athena Chu" is Xiang. The sound of "string" Xi á n.: The sound of "sorry" is Xi ǒ u. The sound of "flying".