What exactly is Chinese studies?

Sinology refers to the knowledge and knowledge system in China's traditional culture, including knowledge of Chinese, literature, history, philosophy, religion, art, etiquette, morality, politics, economy, military and geography.

Specifically, the contents of Chinese studies include the following aspects:

1. Language: The knowledge of characters, words, sentences, diction, rhyme and style of Chinese characters is the foundation of Chinese studies.

2. Literature: including the reading and appreciation of ancient literary works, such as poems, words, songs, essays and novels.

3. History: including the time axis, dynasties, people, events, politics, economy and culture of China history.

4. Philosophy: including the knowledge of China's ancient philosophical thoughts, theories, classics and schools.

5. Religion: including ancient religious beliefs in China, myths and legends and sacrifices in traditional culture.

6. Art: It includes the appreciation and study of China's traditional art forms, such as music, dance, opera and painting.

7. Etiquette: including China ancient etiquette system, social etiquette, family etiquette and other knowledge.

8. Morality: including the knowledge of China's traditional moral concepts, moral norms and moral cultivation.

9. Politics: including the knowledge of China's ancient political system, political theory and political culture.

10. Economy: including the knowledge of China's ancient economic development, business culture and economic thought.

1 1. Military: including knowledge of China's ancient military system, war strategy and weapons and equipment.

12. Geography: including ancient geography, geographical environment and geographical and cultural knowledge of China.

In a word, Sinology is the essence of China traditional culture, an important part of China culture, and of great significance for understanding and inheriting China traditional culture.