Cultural Traditions of Nanjing Normal University

The motto of the university is "Zheng De, Hou Sheng, Dugu Xue, Min Xing"

The calligrapher Yu Tianchi wrote the motto of the university. The motto was finalized through an extensive call for submissions during the centennial celebration of Nanjing Normal University.

Zhengde is explained as: uprightness, virtue. Among the various characters of a person or an enterprise, virtue is the first and the most indispensable. Virtue occupies a chiefly important position in a person or a business. Good character is not only the conscience of society, but also the driving force of the nation, for the world is ruled by virtue.

The Zuo Zhuan explains "thick life" as follows: "Thin the levy and strong, light the tax, do not take away the agricultural time, make the people's livelihood, the plan is thick, food and clothing are abundant". The meaning of Hou Sheng is that the purpose of life is not only to live for oneself, but also to use one's own intelligence and ability to help others and society, which not only benefits others, but also makes one's own life fuller.

The meaning of "Duk" is to be generous, honest and faithful. Therefore, the ancients generally associated the word "Duk" with being a person, such as "Duk Zhi", "Duk Xin", "Duk Xing "and so on. To be a human being, one must have character, and to be a scholar must also have character, which is "Duxue", the meaning of which is to be honest and serious about learning.

Confucius's Analects of Confucius had many occurrences of the words "keenness" and "behavior". For example: "A gentleman is careful with his words but sensitive with his actions," "Be sensitive with your words but careful with your words," "Do what you say before you do what you say". "A gentleman is ashamed of his words but not his actions." "Min" means quickness, and "line" is the same as what we call "practice" today. The so-called "Minxing" means to be bold in practice, quick, seize opportunities, and be good at seizing opportunities. The Essence of Tradition "Rigor and Simplicity"-Academic Character

"People Oriented"-Thickness of Life Tradition

"Unity and Progress" - sense of hard work

"Pursuit of Excellence" - the -The School Song "The School Song of Nanjing Normal University" Yangzi heaves, Zhongshan looms, and strengthens my heart! The history of Nanjing Normal University has been a great success, and the prospect of the university is magnificent!

Strict and simple, only the truth is from, dedication, youth forever!

Yangzi, Zhongshan, and the heart of my heart!

Cultivating excellence, the teacher's honor, revitalizing China, a long way to go!

Spreading the wings and soaring to the sky, the peach and plum fragrance, reputation in the world! 1923-1927 Zheng Zonghai Dean of the Faculty of Education of the Fourth Sun Yat-sen University, Jiangsu University and the Central University 1927-1928 Dean of the Faculty of Education of the Central University 1928-1929 Dean of the Faculty of Education of the Central University 1928-1929 Meng Xiancheng Dean of the Faculty of Education of the Central University 1930-1931 Dean of the Faculty of Education of the Central University Cheng Qibao 1931-1932 Dean of the Faculty of Education of the Central University 1932-1933 1932-1933 Ai Wei, Dean of the College of Education, Central University 1933-1934 Chang Guanzhi, Dean of the College of Education, Central University 1935-1936 Ai Wei, Dean of the College of Education, Central University 1937-1938 Shao Heting, Dean of the College of Education, Central University 1938-1939 Sun Benwen, Dean of the College of Education, and Dean of the Teachers College, Central University 1939-1946 Luo Bingzhi, Dean of the Teachers College, Central University 1946-1947 Xu Yangqiu Dean of the Teachers College of Central University 1947-1949 Chen Heqin Dean of the Teachers College of Central University and Dean of the Teachers College of Nanjing University 1949-1952 ☆ Presidents of Nanjing Normal University (Nanjing Teachers College) after its independence Nanjing Teachers College Chen Heqin Dean of the Teachers College of Nanjing, Nov. 1952-1963 Huacheng Yi Dean of the Teachers College of Nanjing 1963-May 1978 Yang Gong, Dean May 1978-August 1983 Qui Hong, Dean November 1983-February 1984 Nanjing Normal University Qui Hong, Dean February 1984-June 1991 Tal Fengliang, Dean June 1991-July 1996 President Gong Pixiang July 1996-April 2002 President Song Yongzhong April 2002- ☆Presidents of Central University and its predecessors before the restructuring of the faculties Sanjiang Teachers' Training College Miao Tsuen-sun Chief Inspector May 1902-April 1907 Chen Sanzhu December 1904-1905 Liangjiang Normal School Li Ruiqing, Superintendent 1905-1911 Nanjing Higher Normal School Jiang Qian, Principal August 1914-September 1919 Guo Bingwen, Principal September 1919-1923 Nanjing University, President September 1919-July 1923 Rector, Southeast National University Rector, Guo Bingwen July 1923-1925 Rector, Sun Yat-sen University Rector, Zhang Naiyan June 1927-February 1928 Rector, Jiangsu University February 1928 February 1928 February 1928 - May 1928 National Central University Rector Zhang Naiyan May 1928 - November 1930 Rector Zhu Jiahua November 1930 - 1931 Rector Li Siguang 1932 Rector Luo Jialun August 1932 - August 1941 Rector Gu Mengyu August 1932-August 1941 Mr. Gu Mengyu, Principal August 1941-1943 Mr. Chiang Kai-shek, Principal 1943-1944 Ms. Candy Gu Yuk-chee, Principal 1944-1945 Mr. Wu Youxun, Principal 1945-1947 Mr. Zhou Hongjing, Principal August 1948-June 1949 National Nanjing University June 1949 Chairman, Liang Xi Council, Nanjing University 1949-1951 President, Nanjing University President, Pan Peas 1951-☆Presidents of Jinling University and its predecessors Huifen College Dean, Fukai Sen 1888-1896 Dean, Shihtur 1896-1907 Dean, Bao Wen 1907-1907 Bao Wen, Dean 1907-1910 Private Jinling University Bao Wen, President 1910-1927 Chen Yuguang, President 1927-1951 Li Fangxun, President 1951-1952 Source of the above table: