Novels, gods and ghosts, divination, traditional Chinese medicine, cultural relics, legends, sacrifices, myths... Culture can be divided into "big tradition" and "little tradition." Most previous explanations of Chinese culture have examined the "big tradition" of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism. However, Xu Zhuoyun started from the "little tradition" and examined Chinese culture in the form of daily life, starting from the concept of ordinary people living in peace and contentment. The knowledge of social history, archaeology, and a full sense of life allow him to freely walk through a variety of folk texts, clarify the concepts held by ordinary Chinese people about the universe, life, and nature from tradition to today, and show a living, daily, and down-to-earth Chinese culture.
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During the trip, I came across a sample book while resting in a bookstore. After flipping through more than a dozen pages, I found it very fascinating. I didn't buy a physical book due to the inconvenience of traveling. When I went back to the hotel at night and recalled the contents of the book, I still had endless aftertaste. So I came to Tomato to try it, and I didn't expect it to actually exist. I quickly added it to my bookshelf. Read a few pages every day during your free time. I finally finished reading it today. It is a very good-looking book. Mr. Xu Zhuoyun cares deeply about his family, country and the world, and he is passing on the fire of Chinese civilization. I am amazed and admired by the breadth of his coverage, from market rumors to historical documents, from folk customs to philosophical thoughts; he understands everything and is able to write such a comprehensive masterpiece. It is easy to understand, but also contains profound connotations and truths. Thank you sir for leaving so much spiritual and cultural heritage [Like] [Like] [Love] [Love]
This book gave me a new understanding of Chinese culture! It is not as obscure as traditional books, but starts from the small traditions in our lives, such as gods and ghosts, Chinese medicine, legends, etc., Which makes me feel particularly cordial. I remembered the stories I heard from my grandparents when I was a child. It turned out that they all contained the spirit of Chinese culture. This book really gave me a deeper understanding and sense of identity with my culture. Recommended to everyone!
Starting from all aspects of life that ordinary people are familiar with, we can understand the source of the Chinese cultural spirit that is integrated into our bones and blood.
The content is full of ups and downs, sometimes enriching your knowledge, sometimes thoughtful, sometimes surprising... It can simplify the complex and make people forget what they are reading. Mr. Xu Zhuoyun is one of the few contemporary people who is truly worthy of his name.
A valuable book
It has content and is an excellent work.
During the trip, I came across a sample book while resting in a bookstore. After flipping through more than a dozen pages, I found it very fascinating. I didn't buy a physical book due to the inconvenience of traveling. When I went back to the hotel at night and recalled the contents of the book, I still had endless aftertaste. So I came to Tomato to try it, and I didn't expect it to actually exist. I quickly added it to my bookshelf. Read a few pages every day during your free time. I finally finished reading it today. It is a very good-looking book. Mr. Xu Zhuoyun cares deeply about his family, country and the world, and he is passing on the fire of Chinese civilization. I am amazed and admired by the breadth of his coverage, from market rumors to historical documents, from folk customs to philosophical thoughts; he understands everything and is able to write such a comprehensive masterpiece. It is easy to understand, but also contains profound connotations and truths. Thank you sir for leaving so much spiritual and cultural heritage [Like] [Like] [Love] [Love]
This book gave me a new understanding of Chinese culture! It is not as obscure as traditional books, but starts from the small traditions in our lives, such as gods and ghosts, Chinese medicine, legends, etc., Which makes me feel particularly cordial. I remembered the stories I heard from my grandparents when I was a child. It turned out that they all contained the spirit of Chinese culture. This book really gave me a deeper understanding and sense of identity with my culture. Recommended to everyone!
Starting from all aspects of life that ordinary people are familiar with, we can understand the source of the Chinese cultural spirit that is integrated into our bones and blood. The content is full of ups and downs, sometimes enriching your knowledge, sometimes thoughtful, sometimes surprising... It can simplify the complex and make people forget what they are reading. Mr. Xu Zhuoyun is one of the few contemporary people who is truly worthy of his name.
A valuable book It has content and is an excellent work.