2. Overview
The school song "Song of South China University of Technology" describes the geographical location, historical evolution and development achievements of the school with lyrics of less than 100 words, describes the campus environment and students' style, and shows the spirit of South China University of Technology, the essence of school motto and the mission of the times. From the phonological point of view, the rhythm is sonorous, in which "Lang", "Fang", "Qiang", "Bian", "Qiang", "Chang", "Huang" and "Dang" all pledge the same vowel "Ang", so it is particularly sonorous whether singing or reading.
From the perspective of structural artistic conception, following the poetic techniques of structural beauty and artistic conception beauty, the artistic effect of "singing in music and enjoying outside music" has been achieved. It not only shows the heavy feeling of the history of South China University of Technology, but also is full of youthful passion. It not only runs through the profound academic tradition, but also responds to the university run by Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the slogan of "rejuvenating China" put forward by Dr. Sun Yat-sen in the Revolution of 1911.
3. Sub-paragraph explanation
Yunshan is grey and the pearl water is boundless.
South China University of Technology is our school, with great men in the back.
The former sages start businesses, and the latter are strong.
Rise to the south and cultivate pillars
The first part of the lyrics begins with a set of neat antitheses: "Yunshan is grey and the pearl water is boundless" (adapted from the famous sentence in Fan Zhongyan's "Mr. Yan's Ancestral Temple": "Yunshan is grey, the mountains are vast, the gentleman's wind is long and the mountains are high") to describe the superior geographical position of South China University of Technology. "South China University of Technology is our school, and great men are behind" cuts into the origin of South China University of Technology and CUHK. "Legacy" is a metaphor for the reputation of wealth and virtue left by predecessors. Song Minglian's Tale of Shuangguixuan said: "At this holy time, I was tired of learning, thinking that my predecessors left a legacy." 1924, Dr. Sun Yat-sen founded "National Guangdong University" in Zou Lu, and 1926 changed its name to "National Sun Yat-sen University". Among them, the National School of Engineering of Sun Yat-sen University, founded in 1934, is one of the sources of running South China University of Technology. The former site of Sun Yat-sen University is also the address of the North Campus of South China University of Technology. "Sages start businesses, later generations make great efforts to govern, and the pillars rise from the south" further tells the story of the eventful years and great contributions of South China University of Technology. South China University of Technology is the intersection of many school-running sources, and it is the fruit of the hard work of the sages and future generations. The achievement of South China University of Technology is the result of continuous efforts of several generations. The words "the sages started their businesses, and later generations made great efforts to govern" are not only a historical review, but also a realistic narrative, which includes both the hardships of predecessors' entrepreneurship and the praise of the younger generations who are eager to make great efforts to govern. With this belief, South China University of Technology has successively become a "2 1 1 Project" and a "985 Project" institution. It is not only praised as "a banner of Southern University of Technology" in China, but also as "the cradle of engineers" and "the cradle of entrepreneurs" by the society, which is cultivated for the country and the Pearl River Delta region.
This part starts with the scenery, takes history as a mirror, thinks about the predecessors and looks forward to the younger generation. It shows that the school song of South China University of Technology has a profound historical foundation and a broad mass base. It is the crystallization of historical accumulation to a certain stage and the product of pioneering practice of China workers from generation to generation.
Treasure Island, Hubin Road
The red chamber stands tall and the inscription is sonorous.
Kapok red, a hundred paces long.
The students are young, young.
The second part of the lyrics seems lyrical, but it is actually a portrayal of China workers' culture. "Treasure Island, lakeside roadside, red building towering, inscription sonorous", these four sentences mainly describe the campus environment of South China University of Technology and outline the representative scenery of South China University of Technology. "Treasure Island" is located in the center of the West Lake of South China University of Technology, which shows that universities are halls for studying hard, places for seeking science and truth, and refuse temptation and impetuousness. "Red Mansion" refers to the traditional ancient buildings of South China University of Technology, and "Inscription" is the unique stone carving culture of South China University of Technology, which shows that South China University of Technology has a long history. "Kapok" is the city flower of Guangzhou, and it is also a prominent symbol in the emblem of South China University of Technology, which means that the campus of South China University of Technology has a beautiful atmosphere and contains prosperity. "Hundred Steps Ladder" means that Chinese workers are determined to forge ahead, handed down from generation to generation, and bravely climb the peak. "Young Students" describes the youthful passion of the generation of students from South China University of Technology, and shows the temperament of students from South China University of Technology who are very logical but detached, hard-working but unconstrained.
This part not only shows the heavy historical background of South China University of Technology, but also shows the vigorous vitality. It reads thick, dignified, clear and bright. This is very consistent with the historical characteristics of South China University of Technology.
Self-improvement, prestigious school style
Pursuing Excellence and academic talent
Knowledgeable, thoughtful, clear-cut and practical.
Our generation has the responsibility to revitalize China.
The third part of the lyrics shows the spirit of China workers, the essence of school motto and the lofty aspirations of China workers. "Self-improvement" and "pursuit of Excellence" are the concentrated narratives of the spirit of South China University of Technology. The Book of Changes says: "Heaven is healthy, and gentlemen are constantly striving for self-improvement." As a famous school rising in the south of China, South China University of Technology has overcome all difficulties since its establishment, constantly breaking new paths and contributing to national and local economic and social construction. Encouraged by the spirit of "self-improvement", the students of South China University of Technology not only have skills, but also have ideas; Not only knowledge, but also ideals; With both ability and belief, I have the courage to shoulder the trust and mission of the times and achieved the "prestigious school style". "Famous Schools" describes the extraordinary achievements made by South China University of Technology in the past 60 years. "Academic brilliance" highlights that South China University of Technology puts "academic establishment" in the first place, attaches importance to academics, respects academics, advocates innovation, and dares to create brilliance.
Just like the end of the lyrics, "knowledgeable, discerning and practical, rejuvenating China, our generation is responsible" expresses the school motto of South China University of Technology and places expectations on the students of South China University of Technology. "erudite and thoughtful" is the first meaning of the school motto. "erudition" means having a broad mind and a strong curiosity, and adopting many theories in the learning process, not limited to a certain corner. "All rivers run into the sea, with great tolerance"; "Careful thinking" means not getting lost in complicated theories, but thinking deeply about the advantages and disadvantages of each family, thus forming one's own theory. "Discrimination" is to distinguish between good and evil, right and wrong, honor and disgrace, standardize "science and technology" with "virtue", and give full play to the role of science and technology as "the public instrument of the world"; "Du Xing" is the destination of "erudition, prudence and discernment", the embodiment of the lofty spirit of China workers' learning for the people, and the supreme action of seeking welfare for the world and creating a better society for the world. "China Rejuvenates Our Generation" responds to the university run by Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the slogan of "Rejuvenating China" put forward by Dr. Sun Yat-sen in the Revolution of 1911, indicating that Chinese workers will take the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation as their own responsibility, always breathe with social development and make greater contributions to the prosperity of the motherland.
This passage is sublime in thought, refined in words and profound in meaning, which shows the fine tradition and spiritual outlook of South China University of Technology and encourages and calls all teachers and students. It not only runs through the academic tradition, but also expresses her deep, heavy and atmospheric feelings, and expresses her patriotic feelings of taking the world as her own responsibility and courage to take responsibility; It not only shows the spirit, concept, school spirit and study style of South China University of Technology, but also contains the characteristics of teaching, scientific research and social service of South China University of Technology.