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The Current Identity of Chinese Traditional Culture

The contemporary identity of Chinese traditional culture is as follows:

1. Cultural inheritance: Chinese traditional culture is passed down from generation to generation through family education and school education. In the family and education system, people will focus on teaching the values, moral concepts, etiquette and customs of traditional Chinese culture.

2. Cultural festivals and celebrations: Traditional Chinese festivals and celebrations are still y rooted in people's hearts and are widely celebrated and respected. Traditional festivals such as the Spring Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the Ching Ming Festival remain important cultural ties for people, and many traditional customs and activities accompany them.

3. Cultural expression and art: Traditional Chinese art forms such as Chinese calligraphy, Chinese painting, Peking Opera and traditional musical instruments are still loved and pursued by people. These art forms are unique expressions of Chinese culture and a concrete manifestation of people's identification with traditional culture.

4. Literature and Philosophy: Traditional Chinese literary works and philosophical thoughts are still widely studied and appreciated. Classical works such as the Analects of Confucius and the Tao Te Ching are still of great significance in contemporary times and influence the way people think and act.

5. Traditional medicine and health concepts: As an important part of traditional Chinese culture, Chinese medicine is still one of the most important ways for people to maintain their health. The theoretical framework of traditional Chinese medicine as well as the concept of health maintenance and its related practices such as dietary therapy and qigong are accepted and practiced by many people.

The difference between traditional Chinese culture and national studies is as follows:

1, the difference in definition: traditional Chinese culture refers to the cultural traditions formed since ancient times and continuing to the present day, including language and writing, philosophical ideas, art forms, social systems, customs and habits, and other aspects. National studies, on the other hand, refers to the traditional Chinese doctrine of Confucianism.

2, the difference in content: traditional Chinese culture covers a wider range of areas, including history, philosophy, literature, art, science, medicine and so on. National studies, on the other hand, focuses mainly on the study of Confucian doctrine and morality and ethics.

3, the difference in influence: traditional Chinese culture has had a profound impact on the Chinese people's ideology, lifestyle, values and so on. National studies, on the other hand, was the main content of education in ancient China, and had a significant impact on China's education system and social customs.

4, the difference in the way of inheritance: traditional Chinese culture has been passed down through oral legends, written records and other ways, such as the "Classic of Mountains and Seas", "Historical Records" and other ancient books. The national education, on the other hand, is mainly passed down through the way of education and learning, such as private school education, imperial examinations and so on.