Which is the world's non-heritage, bead counting or mental arithmetic

Chinese Bead Counting is on the World Intangible Heritage List.

In China, two great computational skills have been selected for the world's intangible cultural heritage list: Chinese bead counting and Chinese mental arithmetic. This news is undoubtedly a source of pride for traditional Chinese culture and a global recognition of Chinese civilization. Bead counting is much more than just a method of calculation. It is a unique cultural heritage and a crystallization of the wisdom of our Chinese nation.

Each bead on the abacus carries the long history and culture of our country. So why is bead counting on the list of world-class non-legacy? First of all, bead counting is a very efficient calculation method. You may think that nowadays, with computers, who needs bead calculation? However, do you know that bead counting has advantages that computers cannot match? It enables us to perform complex mathematical operations quickly and accurately in a short time.

Secondly, bead counting is a unique way of thinking. By rattling the beads, we can exercise our thinking skills and develop our logical thinking and spatial imagination. This is something that no other calculation tool can bring us. Finally, bead counting is an art. You heard it right that it is an art Those who are skillful in the art of bead counting are like playing a beautiful piece of music. The crisp sound of their fingers plucking the beads is mesmerizing.

So, don't you think it is worthwhile for us to pass on and carry forward such a skill that has both historical value, practical value and artistic appeal? Of course, this is exactly the reason why bead counting can be selected as a world-class non-heritage list. Nowadays, although our lives have been occupied by computers and cell phones, we still can't forget the bead counting and the friend who accompanied us when we grew up.

Chinese mental arithmetic, on the other hand, is another unique computational skill that also uses the abacus as a tool, but focuses more on the ability to do oral and mental math. A master of mental arithmetic can complete complex mathematical operations in a short period of time, which is breathtaking. The techniques and methods of mental arithmetic are also rich and diverse, such as rapid calculation, place value calculation, etc., are the necessary skills of the mental arithmetic masters.