Traditional Chinese Concepts Research Articles

Comparative Study on Non-Elite Clarinet Education in China and Australia: Cultural Influences and Educational Approaches

This paper presents a comparative study of non-elite clarinet education in China and Australia, focusing on differences and similarities in historical background, teaching focus, teaching methods, and music culture. Both China and Australia were colonies of Western countries and were deeply influenced by foreign cultures, showing a cultural characteristic of the interweaving of local and foreign cultures. The differences in local culture have led to the development of a unique educational philosophy. Chinese clarinet education, influenced heavily by traditional Chinese concepts and Western classical music, emphasizes technical mastery and exam standards, while Australian clarinet education focuses on individual expression and exploring diverse musical genres. The study reveals how each system reflects cultural values and educational philosophies unique to each country. The paper proposes that combining the technical rigor of Chinese education with the creativity-oriented approach of Australian education could foster a more comprehensive and engaging learning experience for non-elite clarinet students in both countries.

Gut microbial composition associated with risk of premature aging in women with Yin-deficiency constitution

BackgroundYin-deficiency constitution (YinDC) refers to a traditional Chinese medicine concept, characterized by an imbalance state that includes an imbalance in the gut microbiota, resulting from a relative deficiency of Yin fluids within the body. In recent years, it has become apparent that the composition and structure of the gut microbiota play a significant role in the aging process. The imbalance of gut microbiota in YinDC may accelerate the aging process. However, the specific gut microbiota compositions involved in the YinDC premature aging process remain unknown.MethodsIn this study, we conducted a cohort study including 60 women with YinDC and BC to analyze their gut microbiota composition. We integrated 16S rDNA sequencing with machine learning methods to reveal the association between gut microbiota and premature aging in YinDC women.ResultsWe found a significant difference in the composition of gut microbiota between the YinDC and the BC group. At the phylum level, Cyanobacteria and Synerobacteria only emerged in the YinDC group. At the genus level, Bacteroides, Bifidobacterium, Haemophilus, Alistipes, and Dialister showed higher abundance in the YinDC group. Bilophila, Eubacterium, and Aeromonas were the most significant indicators influencing the YinDC premature aging. The YinDC group had the most functional gene pathways associated with the metabolism.ConclusionOur study demonstrated that the gut microbiota was associated with premature aging in women with YinDC, potentially providing preliminary evidence and guidance for personalized anti-aging strategies.

Behind the Witch-Hunting on China’s New Media Platforms: Binary Gender Conflicts Brought about by the Spread of Neoliberalism

With the frequent occurrence of “online witch-hunting” incidents on Chinese social media platforms, the issue of binary gender conflicts has received widespread attention, but there is still a gap in the analysis of the impact of neoliberalism on binary gender conflicts. This article analyzes and concludes that neoliberalism has led to the distortion of traditional Chinese concepts and family structure. At the same time, with the development of digital platforms, gender responsibilities have shifted. The dual effects of these two have exacerbated gender conflicts and deepened gender dilemmas. Based on this, this article proposes some suggestions to eliminate binary gender conflicts at the individual, media, and national levels: individuals should face up to the redistribution of gender responsibilities. The media should refuse to promote gender opposition. The state should establish relevant laws. Individuals, media and the state should work together to eliminate gender opposition on the Internet and create a more harmonious online environment.

The Complexity of Traditional Chinese Concepts - Illustrated by the Examples of “Qinqin” and “Earth”

研究观念史存在着一种陷阱，由于同一观念可以被多种形式所表达，研究者容易只针对某一种或几种形式，而忽视了其他形式下这一观念的不同含义，从而在解释时出现以偏概全的误读。如“亲亲”这一观念，当行为的主体扮演不同的角色时，其行动的准则也是不同的。又如先秦的土地观，若仅仅研究“土”与“地”二字，是无法体察到，在“社”的形式下，土地所具有的神圣性及人们对土地的感激之情。因此，学者在研究某一观念时，应注意同一观念的多样化表达，意识到其内在的复杂性。

Acculturation of Images in American and Chinese Poetry

The people who speak English and Chinese respectively live on the same planet for thousands of years. They share same feelings and perceptions toward the things about themselves and around them during the course of human evolution. Some Chinese theories attracted attention in Western world because they share common ground with certain traditional Chinese literary concepts. Poetry is the soul of literature. This thesis will discuss the backgrounds of acculturation of images in American and Chinese Poetry.

The World Philosophical Significance of the Concept of Yin and Yang—Taking Slote's "Yin/Yang" as An Opportunity

Slote transformed the traditional Chinese philosophical concept of "yin and yang" into "yin/yang" in his understanding, and applied it to many of Slote's own theoretical systems. This not only enriched his theoretical construction, but also proved the strong vitality of the concept of "yin and yang" in the formation and development of world philosophy. Slote called on Chinese philosophers to pay attention to the concept of traditional Chinese philosophical thought represented by "yin and yang". He used Feng Qi as an example to explain his world philosophy concept, and his "yin/yang" concept was the core of his world philosophy attempts. We can glimpse the possibility of the concept of "yin and yang" from Slote's attempt and uncover its philosophical significance in the world.

Research on the Right of Women in the Bar Space

In China, the current behavior of going to bars shows a trend of degendering, and women also begin to enter bars to consume. In recent years, many female-friendly or female-only bars have emerged. As the emerging consumers of bar-related industries, female groups are growing, putting forward their needs to society, in order to let society hear their voices and give women equal rights and space to men. Based on Chinas current bar culture and gender-related social background and phenomena, this paper adopts the participatory observation method and semi-structured interview method to analyze the observed phenomena and interview contents, and finds that women are subjected to many explicit or implicit unequal treatment in bars, and further discusses the main causes of gender discrimination in bars. Through the analysis of the unequal treatment faced by women in bars, it is concluded that the cause of the discrimination against women is the deep-rooted pressure of male power in China, and the social root of this pressure is the inequality of gender rights and the shackles of traditional Chinese concepts. This paper finally attempts to discuss the solution of this inequality: female self-consciousness against traditional ideas.

On the Transformation and Characteristics of Aesthetic Practice in the Ming Dynasty

Traditional Chinese social concepts have always been controlled and constrained by the thinking of “wén yǐ zài dào”(Literature Is the Vehicle of Ideas, in Chinese “文以载道”), but the so-called “wén yǐ zài dào”(Literature Is the Vehicle of Ideas, in Chinese “文以载道”) here is an extremely generalized concept. The “wén” (literature, in Chinese “文”) here can refer to any kind of material carrier, image or action. In short, it is a material presentation related to the physical world. The “dào” (Tao, in Chinese “道”) here refers to any kind of spiritual essence. In the view of traditional Chinese literati, the form must be loaded with a certain spiritual essence in order to have meaning. Through the study of the visual arts of the Ming Dynasty (明代), we will find that in the Ming Dynasty (明代), no matter the presentation of various objects such as clothing, furniture, book illustrations and literati painting or physical activities such as entertainments and travels have already broken away from the thinking mode of “wén yǐ zài dào” (Literature Is the Vehicle of Ideas, in Chinese “文以载道”). Not only has the aesthetic form separated from its core and existed independently, but the form has also begun to develop in the direction of expansion.

CULTURE SHOCK IN MEDIA DISCOURSE: PHILOSOPHICAL ANALYSIS

The article examines the philosophical opinion of Confucius about benevolence as the core of culture and the justification of the idea of its achievement; it is found that the followers of Confucius studied and improved his teachings, enriching the concept of benevolence and shaping the cultural spirit of the Chinese people. The role of Confucianism in the formation of its unique national character is proven. Challenges to the traditional Chinese concept of kinship from the culture of numbers are considered, which affects political life, education, and everyday life. Thanks to the analysis of the discourse of the media space, the influence of digital media on culture as a whole, as well as the inevitability of culture shock between traditional culture and the culture of the digital, is substantiated.

New Progress in the Combined Treatment of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Oral Lichen Planus

Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a common chronic oral mucosal disease, with a complex etiology and difficult treatment. [1] This article reviews the new progress of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment for oral lichen planus, including Western medicine treatment methods, traditional Chinese medicine treatment concepts, specific plans for integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment, as well as their advantages and mechanisms of action. It also looks forward to future research directions.

The Impact of Virtual Reality Training Combined with Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Preservation Therapy on Cognitive Function, Neurological Function, and Physical Function of Stroke Patients.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of virtual reality training combined with traditional Chinese medicine health preservation therapy on cognitive function, neurological function, and physical function of stroke patients. The patients were randomly divided into an experimental group (receiving virtual reality training combined with traditional Chinese medicine health preservation therapy) and a control group (receiving conventional rehabilitation treatment combined with traditional Chinese medicine health preservation therapy). A series of cognitive, neurological, and physical function assessments were conducted to collect and analyze data from both groups before treatment, after treatment, and during follow-up. The application of traditional Chinese medicine health preservation concepts was also explored. After treatment, the experimental group had significantly higher scores in the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) compared to the control group. The overall effective rate of neurological function in the experimental group was higher than that in the control group. The Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) scores for upper limb function in the experimental group were significantly higher than those in the control group. The degree of improvement in the Modified Barthel Index scores after treatment was significantly better in the experimental group compared to the control group (all P < 0.05). The results of this study demonstrate that virtual reality training combined with traditional Chinese medicine health preservation therapy significantly improves cognitive function, neurological function, and physical function in stroke patients. This approach provides new insights and methods for stroke rehabilitation therapy and is worthy of promotion.

Exploring the Tragic Aesthetics in Hamlet and the Differences with Traditional Chinese Aesthetic Views

Tragedy, as an important form of human art, transcends time and space with its profound emotions and noble spiritual content, becoming a carrier of cultural resonance around the world. In different cultural backgrounds, the aesthetics of tragedy presents a variety of styles. These differences are reflected not only in aesthetic orientation but also in expressive techniques and value pursuits. Hamlet, as a distinguished representative of Western tragedy, constructs a unique and magnificent tragic tableau through its deep psychological analysis, complex character development, and intense conflict. The complexity and contradiction of human nature are vividly displayed in this work. In contrast, traditional Chinese aesthetic concepts place more emphasis on harmony, balance, and inner beauty. This aesthetic orientation emphasizes the moderation of emotions and moral education, pursuing a restrained and implicit beauty. In traditional Chinese tragedies, characters are often more reserved and implicit, with more controlled and moderate emotional expression. Comparing the tragic aesthetics in Hamlet with traditional Chinese aesthetic views reveals significant differences in several aspects. This comparison helps us understand more deeply the art of tragedy under different cultural backgrounds, recognize the complexity and diversity of human nature, and profoundly appreciate the fragility and preciousness of life.

A Mixed-Methods Approach to Students’ Engagement in English Learning in the Chinese Context

Since language use is at the center of language learning, learners’ active engagement in learning activities is crucial for successful language learning. Answering the call for positive language education, the present study investigated the levels and influencing factors of engagement in English learning among 437 Chinese senior high school students. This study employed an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design, collecting data through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The results showed that students were generally well-engaged in English learning. Moreover, students were more inclined to engage in English learning behaviorally, emotionally, and cognitively. Students’ agentic engagement in English learning was relatively low and mainly reflected after English classes. The relatively low agentic engagement might be shaped by a series of personal and contextual factors, including the traditional Chinese concept of “honoring and respecting the teacher”, teachers’ teaching strategies, students’ learning strategies, English proficiency, learning climate, and teaching styles. Pedagogical implications for English teachers concerning enhancing students’ English learning engagement were provided.

Research on the Paths and Strategies for the Innovative Development of Traditional Lacquerware Art

Lacquer is not only a pure handicraft art, but also a traditional culture of a country and an aesthetic spiritual symbol. It is a historical and cultural treasure filled with the creative wisdom of our ancestors; it is also a traditional Chinese aesthetic concept that has gone through the changes of the times but still exists in people's hearts. Contemporary lacquer art creation, not only to the traditional technical methods and modern forms of artistic creation organically integrated, but also to the outstanding traditional Chinese culture inheritance and carry forward, and integrated with the spirit of the times, and continue to innovate, take the road of integration of nationalisation and modernisation through a wealth of creative materials and a wealth of forms of expression, combining the latest contemporary science and technology and the new way of promotion, in the new era of the Under various means of communication, the lacquer art is integrated with modern design, and the lacquer art is reintroduced into people's attention, so that the lacquer ware and the lacquer painting, lacquer plastic, lacquer installation and other different art forms can achieve diversified development, so that the lacquer art, which has been inherited for thousands of years, can be better inherited and innovative development of the excellent traditional culture. The research status of modern innovation and development mode of lacquer art has been preliminarily sorted out, so that the readers can better understand the research status of today's lacquer art and the development trend of modern innovation and development mode of lacquer art, and the existing innovation and development modes are briefly classified and analysed, so as to provide the readers with a quick and complete understanding of the pulse and mode of modern innovation and development mode of lacquer art, and to help readers understand the dilemma and feasible ways for the development of today's lacquer art in society. This will help readers to understand the dilemmas and feasible ways for the development of lacquer art in today's society. Most of these innovative development paths need to be explored and practised in depth by relevant practitioners, and deepened and updated in practice.

Reshaping Abraham’s Image in Early Qing China: A Comparative Study of Catholic and Jewish Interpretations

In the early Qing dynasty, the Jesuit missionary Louis de Poirot’s (He Qingtai 賀清泰, 1735–1814) Chinese rendition of the Bible, Guxin Shengjing (The Ancient and New Testament) (古新聖經), reshaped the figure of Abraham. Contrary to the depiction by Chinese Jews of the era, de Poirot portrayed Abraham as a sage, resonating with the traditional Chinese concept of the “five cardinal relationships” (rulers to subjects, fathers to sons, husbands to wives, among siblings, and between friends), and an exemplar of virtue and faith, devoid of human flaws. Key differences emerged in translating Abraham’s name, religious stature, and national identity, influenced by distinct belief systems, attitudes towards Confucian culture, and political dynamics. Analyzing these Catholic and Jewish perspectives on Abraham enhances our understanding of the Bible’s contextualization and informs contemporary religious localization.

Common mechanisms of Wumei pills in treating ulcerative colitis and type 2 diabetes: Exploring an integrative approach through network pharmacology.

Wumei pills (WMP), a classical Chinese herbal formula, have shown efficacy in the treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC) and type 2 diabetes (T2DM). However, the underlying mechanisms by which WMP simultaneously targets these distinct diseases remain unclear. In this study, a network pharmacology approach was employed to unravel the potential molecular mechanisms of WMP in UC and T2DM treatment. This analysis provides a bioinformatics foundation for the traditional Chinese medicine concept of "treating different diseases with the same treatment." WMP was found to contain 65 active components, including flavonoids, sterols, and alkaloids, that act on 228 shared targets for UC and T2DM. Network analysis identified 5 core compounds (Quercetin, Kaempferol, beta-Sitosterol, Isocorypalmine, Stigmasterol) and 8 core proteins (AKT1, ESR1, TP53, IL6, JUN, MYC, TNF, EGFR) that play pivotal roles in the treatment of UC and T2DM by WMP. WMP exerts its therapeutic effects by modulating signaling pathways, including the NF-κB pathway, PI3K-Akt pathway, and p53 pathway. Molecular docking results indicate a strong binding affinity between core compounds and core genes. This study bridges the understanding of 2 diseases using network pharmacology and provides insights into shared therapeutic mechanisms, opening doors for further research in modern Chinese herbal formulations.

The connections between Historic Urban Landscape layers in Jingdezhen, the porcelain capital of China

The Historic Urban Landscape (HUL) approach offers an innovative integrated approach to urban conservation based on layering analysis. However, adapting the HUL layering model to the East Asian context, particularly China, is problematic. This issue can be addressed by incorporating connection analysis into the HUL approach. The current study emphasises the need to consider the interwoven spatial structure of the urban landscape and treat deeper cultural-natural ties as those embodied in the traditional Chinese concept of Fengshui. Taking Jingdezhen, the historic centre of China’s traditional ceramics industry, as a case study, this study demonstrates local knowledge of natural geography and local intelligence regarding settlement location and design. The results indicate that the natural system is at the core of Jingdezhen’s HUL, and the elements of nature, function and spirit form a holistic and interactive system.

Things, order, and the resurgence of contingency: Xiong Bolong 熊伯龍 (1617–1670) and his Wuhe ji 無何集

ABSTRACT In the traditional Chinese conception, ‘things’ (wu 物) serve as the fundamental ‘components’ of order. Moreover, it is through things and their changes that humans can grasp moral and political norms based on the notion of resonance (ganying 感應). This implies that human society and the world of things are necessarily interconnected. In opposition to this view of order Xiong Bolong 熊伯龍 (1617–1670) in his work Wuhe ji 無何集 (Collected Passages on Being without Causes) critiqued the notion of resonance and arrived at a more ‘disenchanted’ approach to ‘things’ by incorporating the idea of contingency from Wang Chong’s 王充 (27–c. 97) philosophical thought. However, Xiong’s view of order full of contingency does not entirely diverge from the traditional mainstream Chinese view, because in his world of thought, a belief in the underlying necessity of a perfect order within the holistic arrangement of myriad things including humans remained.

Evolyuciya obrazovatel'nyh reform v Kitae: istoricheskoe proshloe i sovremennost'

The educational system of China has been transformed and developed continuously over several centuries. On the one hand, she adopted advanced educational ideas and systems that meet the requirements of the times and social changes, and on the other hand, she was strongly influenced by traditional Chinese national educational concepts. Even though quite a lot of scientific works are devoted to the study of the education system in China, very little information is provided about the evolutionary path of educational reforms. This article is devoted to the solution of this problem.

Mainstream Traditional Chinese Culture Reflections from a Globalisation Perspective

With the rapid development of the world economy, cross-cultural communication is increasing rapidly. However, due to the different cultural backgrounds, historical backgrounds and values of different countries, cross-cultural communication also presents some differences. Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism is the core of traditional Chinese culture, and even more so, it forms the basis of traditional Chinese culture, shaping and influencing the concepts of thinking and spirit of Chinese culture in a broader sense, as well as subconsciously influencing the thinking and actions of the Chinese people. The three words Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism refer to Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism respectively. Confucianism is the Way of Confucius and Mencius, which regulates the social and human order, and is the way to tell people how to achieve natural and harmonious interactions in real life. Taoism is Laozhuang, the pursuit of selflessness. Buddhism is Zen Buddhism, represented by wisdom, which tells people how to be self-interested and altruistic.This article aims to explore the influence of traditional Chinese cultural concepts on the concept of self-reflection and life, death and fortune in Chinese communication from the aspect of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism.