The Origin of China Traditional Culture

The traditional culture of China originated from the ancient cultural period before the Shennong era. According to the historical sequence of China, it experienced the dynasties of Chao, Sui, Fu, Shennong, Xuanyuan, Yao, Shun, Huangdi and Yu. "History of Pre-Qin Dynasty" said: "The traces of China civilization can be traced back to the bird's nest, Suiren's family and Henong." ; Up to now, it has formed a splendid culture with rich and colorful cultural elements.

In China, the word "culture" has existed since ancient times. The original meaning of "Wen" refers to the interlaced texture of various colors, which means decoration and article. "Shuo Wen Jie Zi" said: "Wen, wrong painting, like writing." Its extension includes all kinds of symbols, including language, cultural relics laws and regulations, etiquette system and so on. The original meaning of "transformation" is change, generation and creation. The so-called "all things are transformed" is extended to transformation, enlightenment and cultivation. China's traditional culture is a three-dimensional basic framework composed of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. In short, Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism are "three religions in one".

China's traditional culture basically belongs to the category of spiritual civilization, which often corresponds to "force", "martial arts" and "barbarism". It contains a positive idealistic color, which embodies the "feminine" and "soft" side of the strategy of governing the country. It has both political content and ethical significance. Secondly, this word was largely used as a verb in ancient times, and it was a method and proposition to govern society. It opposes military conquest, but it is related to it and complements each other. The so-called "courtesy before soldiers" is a kind of martial arts. Some also include snacks, customs and other traditional cultures.