中国文化读本

Insights into Chinese Culture (English Edition), co-authored by Ye Lang and Zhu Liangzhi with a total of 58,937 words, stands as an outstanding gateway for international readers to grasp the essence of Chinese culture, and it is also an invaluable resource for English education majors engaging in cross-cultural teaching and communication.

Structured into 37 chapters, the book zeroes in on the most distinctive facets of Chinese culture, spanning iconic topics like the Four Great Inventions, architecture, painting, cuisine, kung fu, and go. Instead of merely listing cultural facts, the authors use typical cases and materials to unpack the spiritual core and intrinsic values behind these cultural elements. For instance, when introducing traditional Chinese painting, it does not stop at describing brushwork and techniques but delves into the artistic philosophy of “harmony between man and nature”; when talking about kung fu, it goes beyond physical movements to explain the ethical principles of “restraining oneself and returning to propriety” embedded in it. This approach turns the book from a simple cultural encyclopedia into a profound exploration of Chinese cultural identity, allowing readers to understand not just what Chinese culture is, but why it has shaped the Chinese nation’s spirit.

For English education students, this English edition is particularly meaningful: it offers authentic and accurate English expressions of Chinese cultural concepts, serving as a perfect reference for designing cross-cultural teaching materials and explaining Chinese culture to English-speaking audiences. It also helps future English teachers cultivate the ability to convey cultural connotations accurately, bridging the gap between language teaching and cultural dissemination.

2026-01-12

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