China Traditional Culture's Criticism of Classical Chinese

"In ancient times, Du Fu was in tears because he failed to save people from suffering. Today, Yu exposed the matter of money on TV; There was a land tour in ancient times, and it was sad not to see Kyushu. Today, when I saw' 5 billion relocation 13 villages and resettlement of more than 20,000 people', I lamented' classic'. " Yu suffered a serious blow recently, because he wrote a "Zhongshan inscription" with mixed writing and writing: he was "illiterate".

Recently, Chongqing Education Commission and Southwest University Literacy Center have compiled new practical literacy textbooks. The standard of illiteracy is "skip": people who can't manage money, don't know the common sense of using electricity and don't obey the traffic lights are illiterate! When the news came out, it immediately triggered a hot discussion among netizens. Netizen "Xiong" took the opportunity to launch a contest named "Jin panda award-the first illiterate in the Chinese-speaking world", and I unexpectedly reached the top. In addition, celebrities such as Jing M.Guo, Zhao Zhongxiang and Yi Zhongtian were also selected.

Yu Ba's "Master" is actually listed as the first "illiterate". Are netizens who are used to making fun of celebrities "beauty is in the forest, and the wind will destroy it" or "beating everyone"? Is it boring to dwell on common sense mistakes that everyone makes, or is it ironic that celebrities do not pay attention to the public interest but flaunt it everywhere? On these issues, this newspaper interviewed Zhang Ning, a professor and cultural critic of Beijing Normal University, who has been active in the media for ten years.

1 "Illiteracy"

In the inscription "wronged a good stone"?

"That sentence' smoke clouds full of paper' makes people laugh. This is a compliment, but Yu Qiu used it in his own article. "

"Yu Zhongshan's inscription is carved on a stone, but I wish the weeds around it would grow fast and the vines would grow wildly to cover it; If the stone is loose and collapses soon, it will be even more overjoyed. " Professor of History Department of Nanjing University, who claimed to have read Yu's article since childhood, gave Yu such a sentence.

Yu Yu, who is listed as a leading figure of "new illiteracy" in the literary world, recently wrote inscriptions for Nanjing Zhongshan Scenic Area, such as "pursuing literary talent without true feelings", "making common sense mistakes" and "singing hymns".

In an interview with Nanjing media, Yu Zeng said, "This inscription is from my heart." He said that the inscription was drafted and written by himself, and he was under great pressure and wrote for a long time. "Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum has changed so much in the past five years. Now that the comprehensive transformation is over, good. I think this is a big project, and it is a big project. "

Thus, a passage appeared in the inscription: "The people of Nanjing launched a major renovation plan in Shen Jianian, costing 5 billion yuan to relocate 13 villages, resettling more than 20,000 mu, and afforesting 7,000 mu ... At that time, the weather was colorful, such as the new scroll exhibition, the first washing of Lingyuan Garden, and the classic reappearance ... The master asked me to write a composition, but I left a few words.

But netizens didn't think this inscription was "full of paper and smoke" at all. Some people say that the inscription "wronged a good stone", and some netizens commented: "A few more parallelism sentences are nothing more than beating an egg when frying cold rice, which makes people eat two more. Let's not say that there are a few unnecessary' zhi' s in this half-written text, and the sentence' smoke is full of paper' makes people laugh. This is a compliment, but it is suitable for your own article. Just like' I just started writing this blog, and I feel that every word is meticulous and wonderful.' "

2 reaction

The only value is historical value?

"When the demolition is so tragic, reading this kind of text is really suffering from conscience."

"I don't want to say a word about it. I am afraid that I will get sick myself. " When a reporter asked him what he thought of Yu's Inscription on Zhongshan, a scholar said seriously.

This commentator, who is active in Tianya and other websites, has been chopping wood for ten years, saying that on the banks of Xiaoling Mausoleum and Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, "Master Yu" dared to carve a stone and set up a monument with such words. I really admire his courage. I wonder how you will feel after reading it. "I think the only value left by this inscription to future generations may be the value of historical materials. Later generations can study the social demolition in China today from the words' spend 5 billion, move to 13 villages, immigrate more than 20,000 mu, and increase by 7,000 mu'. "

Wuyue three people commented in their blogs that Yu mentioned in his article that "he spent 5 billion yuan to relocate 13 villages and immigrated more than 20,000 yuan". "At such a tragic moment of demolition, reading this kind of words is really a torment to his conscience."

In recent years, Yu has hardly lived a quiet life, such as "the former residence is declared as a cultural relic protection unit", "autumn rain with tears", "master studio" and "fraudulent donation". In the rain of bullets, I seem to have developed an invulnerability skill. About the "Zhongshan Inscription" incident, Xinmin. The reporter contacted Yu's secretary Jin. Jin said that Yu was satisfied with the inscription he wrote, and Nanjing attached great importance to it. The relevant departments set up a square for the monument, and many tourists went to watch the inscription in the rain.

Zhao Zhongxiang, who nominated for the Lifetime Achievement Award, is obviously more entertaining, so his attitude is the most peaceful. Knowing that Yu and Jing M.Guo are all on the list, Teacher Zhao said, "I am not from the same cultural level as them." He also said that he would not mind the spoof of netizens. "I just want to be my own master and write my own book now."

3 "hatred of fame"

Jealous of celebrities or sarcastic?

The spoof of netizens is a satire and criticism of intellectuals' "disregard for truth and morality"

When talking about endorsing illegal advertisements, Zhao Zhongxiang said the sentence that made him on the list: "My morality is very noble." At the same time, he also said another sentence: "People shouldn't hate the rich who are hardworking and rich." The change of his sentence should reflect the mentality of many celebrities who are often criticized and spoofed: "People should not have the mentality of' hating celebrities'."

It is an indisputable fact that the more famous, the more spoof; But it is beautiful in the forest, will the wind destroy it, or will it break the drum of all people's hearts? Probably more of the latter. Just as people "hate the rich" mostly because they are rich and heartless, so is the misnomer "hate fame".

After ten years of chopping wood, I don't think what happened to Master Yu was caused by fame-he was often said to be jealous, but the inscription was really poor. "There are countless beautiful scenery on the land of China, but there are a few places that are deeply embedded with history and amazing scenery." "Fortunately, during the prosperous period, I will manage this country again." This kind of writing is shallow, low in style and lacking in literary talent. As a "cultural master" who preaches traditional culture in many public places and cultivates the younger generation, he took out such homework and was criticized by the public. Is it a "wise man in the Spring and Autumn Period"?

People need idols and have the urge to smash them. But after a person becomes an idol, he often feels that he is an indestructible all-round talent. Ten years of chopping wood said that in fact, there are two main objects of ridicule by netizens, one is the "grandfather" and the other is the local government that holds the "grandfather". "I really seem to have regarded myself as a master, thinking that I can do anything. He may think this inscription is better than the previous one, but it must be the best among his contemporaries, so he dares to say such rhetoric as "he is very satisfied with his inscription" On the other hand, the lack of appreciation ability and cultural value judgment of local governments makes them feel that whoever is famous and honored should be recognized.

In addition to the undisguised ridicule, spoof and even abuse in the anonymous state, some people try to find some topics for reflection from the incident. Some netizens lamented: "Literati are famous for their people's livelihood and their concern for the country and the people. In ancient times, Du Fu was in tears because he failed to save people from suffering. Today, Yu exposed the matter of money on TV. There was a land tour in ancient times, and it was sad not to see Kyushu. Today, I sighed "classic" when I saw that "it took 5 billion yuan to relocate 13 villages and resettle more than 20,000 people". It seems that although Yu Wencai flew, he lost some blood. " Netizen "Shui Liu Li" also said that when literati tend to be material and utilitarian, everything is deteriorating and corrupt. Nothing but commercial value.

Correspondingly, recently, an analysis report on the current situation in China was circulated on the Internet, which was allegedly made by "American Rand Company". A lot of content is inevitably extreme, but it also tells some facts. One of them said, "The intellectuals in China are respected by others, not because they have done anything for the happiness of others, but because they have considerable knowledge. In fact, most of them are just a group of diners who only know the exam but never care about truth and morality. "

The desire and ability of China intellectuals to pay attention to public affairs has been questioned. On the surface, the spoof of netizens is a common-sense mistake of pestering celebrities. In fact, it is a satire and criticism of intellectuals who "don't care about truth and morality", such as chopping wood for ten years, the network is a magnifying glass, and netizens are often good at picking holes. Seeing whose thorn they pick and what thorn they pick reflects the level of the object they pick. "Han Han is often questioned and spoofed, but it is basically pure entertainment, because his sense of responsibility for the public interest has made most people appreciate him."

Netizens created it themselves.

New Standards for Illiteracy in China (Excerpt)

First: people who don't understand new technology and only read newspaper news;

Second: in the computer age, people who knock on the keyboard every day and forget words. ...

Fifth: Don't be ashamed of plagiarism. Typical cultural circles include Jing M.Guo and doctoral tutors in N+ academic circles.

Sixth: The article is full of coquetry. For example, Yu Qiu's "tearful advice" is typical;

○ Who else is "illiterate"

Yi Zhongtian, another famous cultural celebrity, has also been labeled as a "new illiterate" by netizens. Teacher Yi once wrote "My Rights and Duties as a Citizen", criticizing my "fraudulent donation" incident; The reason why netizens put him on the "list of illiterate people" is because he made a common sense mistake of "a dog who lost his family" (it should be "a dog who lost his family") in "Pin San Guo".

Netizens also regarded Jing M. Guo Lie as illiterate, and even more ridiculous, they gave him two nominations-"Best Actress" and "Most Photographed Actress". Netizen commented on Jing M. Guo, "Although his sad words are sought after by children, I have never understood what his words really want to express. Guo Shaoxia's biggest problem is that he obviously works hard, but he tells readers that he can have wealth and literary talent without working hard. Moreover, I don't know why what he wrote is always the same as what others wrote, and others published it much earlier than him. "

In addition, there are also finalists because of the shocking words. Yu Dan, who said "porcupine is a wild boar", was nominated for best actress; Facing the criticism of the audience, Ma Chucheng, directed by Zhao Wei, interpreted the Miao people as stone men, stood up and refuted them, and was nominated for the most regretless spirit award. And Zhao Zhongxiang's sentence "My morality is noble" pushed him to the lifetime achievement award, and he was the only one nominated, which is unique.

○ Controversial inscription on Zhongshan Mountain

There are countless beautiful scenery in China, but only a few places are deeply embedded in history and have amazing scenery. One of them is at the foot of Zhongshan Mountain in Nanjing. The mountains here are majestic and the water is blue, and the historical sites are continuous. During this period, every step was the smoke of the Six Dynasties and the charm of the Southern Tang Dynasty. King Daming is faintly visible, and the figure of a great man is faintly visible. Every autumn, many joys and sorrows are attributed to maple leaves, and the story condenses in silence. The sunset in Shan Lan and the bright moon in Lin Qin are really the highest poetic realm of China culture.

Although the scenery in Zhongshan is beautiful, the dragon and tiger meet, the wind and rain are yellow, and the disaster has gone and intensified. Fortunately, in the prosperous times, Ningren started a grand plan for renovation in Shen Jianian, spending 5 billion yuan to relocate 13 villages, resettle more than 20,000 mu, increase 7,000 mu of greening, build new plank roads, collect seeds, open up many parks, rebuild two tombs, and have a wonderful time, such as a new exhibition of scrolls, washing the cemetery for the first time, and reappearing classics. Jinling ancient city, from now on, you can pitch the years and meet the distance; Chinese civilization, thus adding a gas-gathering valley, the door to reading. The person in charge ordered me to write more words, and the paper was full of gloom and relaxation.

○ Interview with Zhang Ning, a cultural critic, and analyze the "illiterate" incident-

Being a public figure is very dangerous.

Isn't Zhao Benshan more famous?

Reporter: Have you read the inscription on Zhongshan? What do you think of this article? What are the problems?

Zhang Ning: I seldom read his books. It used to be enough to watch "Cultural Journey", but then I basically stopped watching it. The netizen's statement is reasonable. He didn't provide readers with anything new, but he cheated the public's worship. What does the public need? What the younger generation needs is new knowledge. Those false and sensational things are lifeless, and people who may retire or study science and engineering will still read them.

The writing of the inscription is very particular, and it should be written in ancient and classical Chinese. It's carved in stone, so it's very demanding to be handed down. Local officials in Zhongshan Scenic Area think that he is a master of culture and is very famous. Isn't Zhao Benshan more famous? In my opinion, under the background of commodity economy, this kind of incident happened because people were attracted by it and didn't ask for or pay attention to cultural quality.

The public is not synonymous with fooling.

Reporter: When Yu, Yi Zhongtian were teachers, the students spoke highly of them. But as soon as he became a public figure, he became the object of criticism. How do you understand this difference?

Zhang Ning: It's not too difficult to be a professional teacher. You are facing professional students. Just talk about professional knowledge. However, facing the public is different. On the one hand, the public has a wide range and the overall requirements for culture are not so high. But on the other hand, because of the wide range and many people, many of them are research experts and scholars in a certain field, and these people will have high requirements for you. Public figures are bound to make mistakes if they talk in general terms. Because you are not a master, you know it all the time, both at home and abroad. It is inevitable that something will go wrong.

Reporter: For cultural celebrities, the public often falls into a dilemma of demand and protection. Have you ever encountered similar difficulties yourself?

Zhang Ning: I seldom encounter such a situation, because when I face the public, I often have a limit, that is, what I say must be within my professional scope, and I will not say anything beyond it. For example, if you invite me to give a lecture in the library, I will tell the organizer in advance. I only talk about my reading experience or experience. If you find it meaningful and helpful, that's good. Everyone here has it, and their research field may be much more professional than yours, so you can't talk nonsense.

Be careful on TV, limit yourself to the professional field and talk about your own experience. For example, if you talk about a dream of red mansions, some people may have read this book all their lives and can recite it backwards, and every detail is familiar, so you must be familiar with it when you talk about it. For another example, Yi Zhongtian's "Three Kingdoms" contains some common-sense mistakes, because he took some second-hand and third-hand materials, which are not his own. It is inevitable that something will go wrong and people will find fault, so the public is not so gullible.

It's ridiculous for scholars to be on TV.

Reporter: mistakes are inevitable, but netizens are often extremely sarcastic about common sense mistakes such as celebrities. What kind of psychology is this?

Zhang Ning: The netizen is anonymous. When they appear as individuals, their power is quite small. When they appear as a group, their power is very powerful. They can magnify the shortcomings of public figures. When they see that public figures like Yu are not good enough, they will use the ready-made weapon of the Internet to criticize. In the high-tech era, the era of simple infatuation and loyalty to cultural idols has passed. Now, in an open network, there are more and more netizens with certain judgment. Being a public figure is very dangerous, and you can get a lot of rewards, but it is also very risky.

Reporter: How do public figures respond to such accusations from netizens?

Zhang Ning: Public figures should try to behave themselves, be more self-disciplined, be true, and don't talk nonsense. The host or starlet Han He entertains the public in their respective professional fields. People are not picky about them, but like him.

Talk show is the host's behavior, and academic and talk show are not equal. Learning is the activity of thinking. When you think, language will pause and hesitate. Maybe the language is not well organized after thinking, and the language is not well thought out. Television pictures are flowing, sound and pictures are synchronized, without pause. In order to stop it, people will talk nonsense, so it is ridiculous for scholars to be on TV.