Patriotism refers to the positive support attitude of individuals or collectives to the motherland, which reveals the dependence of individuals on the motherland and refers to the unity of people's sense of belonging, identity, dignity and honor to the motherland and the nation and culture.

Mainly manifested in national self-esteem and self-confidence, as well as the spirit of dedication to defending the motherland and striving for independence and prosperity of the motherland. It is not only embodied in various ideologies such as politics, law, morality, art, religion and the whole superstructure, but also permeates all aspects of social life and becomes an important factor affecting the fate of the nation and the country.

Patriotism means loving the motherland, and the direct embodiment of the motherland is compatriots, and the direct embodiment of the country is political power. Motherland and country are not the same thing. Citizens should love their motherland, and countries should be loyal to their citizens. Patriotism means loving culture and protecting China traditional culture.

Official evaluation of patriotism education:

Patriotism includes an attitude of being proud of the achievements and culture of the motherland; Strongly hope to preserve the characteristics and cultural foundation of the motherland; A sense of identity with other compatriots in the motherland. "Patriotism" is closely related to "nationalism" and is usually used as a synonym.

Strictly speaking, nationalism is an ideology, which often preaches that patriotism is a necessary and appropriate attitude (nationalist political movements and patriotic expressions may deny others' "motherland", although this is not necessary).

Patriotism implies a layer of moral norms: as far as it is concerned, it implies that "the motherland" (whatever its definition) is a moral standard or value. The famous saying "My country is not always right" is the extreme embodiment of this belief, and everything is based on the morality and value of patriotism. . In addition, patriotism also means that individuals should put national interests above those of individuals and groups. In wartime, this kind of sacrifice will extend to giving one's own life. Fighting and dying for the motherland is a sign of patriotism.

Thoughts and feelings of loyalty and love for the motherland formed in history. It is manifested in national self-esteem and self-confidence, as well as the spirit of dedication to defending the motherland and striving for its independence and prosperity. It is not only embodied in various ideologies such as politics, law, morality, art, religion and the whole superstructure, but also permeates all aspects of social life and becomes an important factor affecting the fate of the nation and the country.

With the development and change of social and economic living conditions, different historical periods and different classes have different specific contents. Patriotism requires people to turn their love for the motherland into their own actions and work hard for the interests of the motherland and the people; Adhere to national equality and unity, and oppose national inferiority and blind national superiority; Associated with internationalism, he is both a patriot and a staunch internationalist.

Patriotism is the glorious tradition and lofty virtue of the Chinese nation, and it is also the political and moral basis for the great unity of all ethnic groups in China. In the history of thousands of years, the Chinese nation has formed a great national spirit of unity, peace-loving, hard-working and brave, and self-improvement with patriotism as the core. This is the emotional bond and spiritual pillar on which our nation depends for survival and development.

Adhering to the national spirit with patriotism as the core is one of the basic contents of the socialist core value system. At this stage, the most basic, essential and important manifestation of patriotism is to spare no effort to consolidate the broadest patriotic United front and make its own contribution to safeguarding the reunification of the motherland, strengthening national unity, building a harmonious society and realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.