First, the meaning of "Wen"
1, "Wen" has many meanings in Chinese, and its glyph is composed of "Yun" and "Exemption", which means "Clouds and qi can't be blocked", and some people interpret it as a symbol of "Wenquxing came to the world, and his breath ran through Changhong".
2. In traditional culture, "Wen" is interpreted as the beauty of art and culture, which is the cultural spirit inherited and carried forward by the Chinese nation.
Second, the description of "Wen" in ancient books.
1, "The Analects of Confucius": "The beauty of Wen Wang cannot be hindered by Tao; The prosperity of the stage cannot be hindered by the ceremony. " "Zuo Zhuan Xiang Gong Seven Years": "Who can sweep the imperial court? Who can choose a scribe? " Ting Anne Lu Zaji: "As a husband of books, you should be proud of beauty when you cover up your ugliness."
2. In the above chapters, the beautiful significance represented by "Wen" is described, such as its close relationship with moral ethics, etiquette system and political atmosphere, and the value and function of "Wen" are emphasized.
Third, expand knowledge.
1. In ancient China, "literati" was a special social group. With its outstanding talent and elegant sentiment, it has become a social elite and cultural representative.
2. The Selected Works is one of China's ancient literary masterpieces, which brings together excellent articles and famous sayings and aphorisms since the Tang, Song and Yuan Dynasties, and is known as the "literary treasure house".
3. "Four Treasures of the Study" refers to the pen, ink, paper and inkstone in Chinese traditional culture, and is the basic tool for artistic activities such as calligraphy and painting. Among them, inkstone is considered to be the most important, because its materials, manufacturing and use methods have strict regulations and requirements.
The word "civilization" originated in China and was first adopted in Shang Dynasty, meaning "the use and application of characters". Later, "civilization" gradually extended to the development of culture, morality and science and technology, and became a more comprehensive and complex concept.
5. In the traditional culture of China, it is emphasized that literature and art are the means to express and spread morality, ethics and thoughts. This concept is completely different from "art for art's sake" in western culture, which highlights the important position of "Tao" in China culture.
6. There are many allusions and beautiful talks about "Wen" in ancient China, such as "Jiu Si" in the Collected Works of Han Yu, which is regarded as one of the representatives of China's ancient prose and has high literary value and historical significance.
7. In short, "Wen", as one of the core concepts in China traditional culture, not only embodies the long history and cultural heritage of the Chinese nation, but also provides valuable cultural resources and spiritual strength for people today.