Let s talk about the difference between China and Western countries in terms of harmonious cultural

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The differences between Chinese and Western ideologies and cultures are mainly reflected in the following two aspects:

First, the way of thinking:

Westerners pay attention to speculative rational analysis of empirical evidence, analyze the whole and then synthesize it; In the eyes of Western philosophers, only speculative things are the most real, perfect, and beautiful.

The traditional Chinese way of thinking is not based on inductive reasoning and deductive deduction, but on facts.

2. Value orientation:

Westerners pay attention to self-centeredness, individuality, and competition; The values of the Chinese emphasize that the group will take the knowledge, social consciousness, and individual interests should be subordinated to the interests of the society as a whole.

The reasons for the formation of cultural differences between China and the West

1. Affected by the economic system.

China's traditional economy is a typical self-sufficient natural economy. People are more conservative. Because they can live on a piece of land for a lifetime, their culture is more introverted.

Moreover, China's ancient civilization, originated in the Great River Basin, belongs to the agricultural civilization, and the "agricultural civilization character" has created the Oriental people to pay attention to ethics and morality, seek common ground and seek stability, and take "harmony as the precious, forbearance as the high" as the principle of life stool.

The ancient Greek civilization in the West, which originated on the coast of the Aegean Sea, belongs to the maritime civilization, and European agriculture is far less important than Chinese agriculture in ancient society, so Europeans like to explore outward, and their culture is more outward-looking.

Moreover, Western countries entered the era of industrial economy very early after the industrial revolution, and the "industrial civilization character" has created a strong fighting spirit and a legal consciousness of safeguarding their own interests, and they regard independence, freedom, and equality as the principles of life.

2. Affected by the geographical environment.

The closed continental geographical environment makes Chinese thinking limited to the mainland, good at summing up the lessons of predecessors, and likes to "use history as a mirror", while the spatial awareness is weak.

This introverted thinking leads to the Chinese character of seeking stability and quietness, lack of curiosity about new things, and lack of interest in the unknown.

Most of the Western countries are in an open maritime geographical environment, with developed industry, commerce and navigation industries, and there has been a tradition of focusing on the study of natural objects and exploring the mysteries of nature since ancient Greece.

At the same time, the mountain winds, tsunamis, and turbulence of the marine environment have also constituted the personality of the Western nation that attaches importance to space expansion and conquest by force.

3. Influenced by the cultural and historical background and aesthetic psychology of their respective ethnic groups.

The key to Chinese cultural thought lies in Confucius's "humility, courtesy, faithfulness, sensitivity, and wisdom". It lies in the word "fight", and put oneself first in dealing with personnel.

Examples of cultural differences:

1. Diet: Westerners prefer cold food for breakfast and dinner; Chinese are accustomed to eating hot or cooked food for three meals a day.

2. Interpersonal relationships: Westerners have clear relationships with people and are accustomed to the AA system; Chinese are benevolent and righteous, and like to pay for guests.

3. Life: Western life tends to live independently; The Chinese have lived in a collective since ancient times.

4. Clothing: Western men usually wear conservative suits in formal social occasions, wearing white shirts and ties, and wearing black leather shoes, while Western ladies wear formal dresses and suits on formal occasions; Although Chinese dress more and more Westernized, you will also see many people wearing vests, shorts, slippers and other clothing that the West considers improper.

5. Education: Chinese education is mostly a closed education, and school rules must be observed; Western education is entirely a space to open up free thinking, they learn by playing, and they think while learning.

Cultural differences causes

Oriental civilization originated from the agricultural civilization, in order to ensure the stability of production, the agrarian society needs to build large-scale water conservancy projects, in order to prevent theft and thieves, it is necessary to build large-scale defense projects, such as the Great Wall, canals, Dujiangyan, Zhengguo Canal, etc., it is better to build large-scale projects need collective cooperation, need to coordinate various relationships, on the basis of which a comprehensive and holistic concept has been formed.

Because land is the capital on which the farming nation depends, it will not give up until it is absolutely necessary, and when faced with a disaster, what comes to mind is not to escape, but to fight, which has created the resilience and flexibility of the farming nation.

Western civilization originated from the nomadic life, the nomadic life lived by water and grass, each herdsman is an independent individual, and the connection with each other is not as close as that of the farming people, and the human touch is much weaker, and the individualism is stronger.

Since there is no need to coordinate with each other, the overall view is much diluted. As a nomadic people, whether migrating or hunting, they have a strong sense of purpose, which has created a strong sense of purpose in both thinking and doing things.

In today's globalized world, cultural exchanges between China and the West are becoming more and more frequent. However, due to differences in history, geography, religion, values, etc., there are many differences between Chinese and Western cultures. Let's take a look at what these differences are.

1. Values.

Traditional Chinese culture focuses on moral concepts such as "benevolence", "loyalty" and "filial piety", and emphasizes the relationship between the individual, the family and society. Western culture, on the other hand, is more focused on individualism and freedom. In Western countries, the rights and freedoms of the individual are regarded as the most important values.

2. Etiquette and habits.

In China's country of etiquette, there are many rules and habits to follow in daily life. For example, pay attention to words and attitudes when communicating with elders; When eating, pay attention to how to use chopsticks and so on. In Western countries, there is more emphasis on personal space and privacy, and people are relatively simple and free to interact with each other.

3. Ways of thinking.

There are also big differences in the way of thinking between Chinese and Western cultures. Chinese culture focuses on holistic thinking, emphasizing "the unity of nature and man" and "Taoism and nature", while Western culture pays more attention to analytical and logical thinking. When it comes to business negotiations, political decision-making, etc., the Chinese and Western ways of thinking will also produce different results.

Fourth, aesthetic concepts.

Traditional Chinese culture focuses on introverted and subtle, and pursues the aesthetic standards of "elegance" and "nobility". In Western countries, people are more in pursuit of individuality and publicity, which is manifested in clothing, **, etc.

In conclusion, there are many differences between Chinese and Western cultures. Understanding these differences can help us better understand the behaviour and ideas of people in different cultures, and respect and appreciate the charms of different cultures.

There are many cultural differences between Chinese and Western laps, and here are some common ones:

Social habits: In social situations, Chinese culture is more focused on face and politeness, respect, modesty, and indirect expression, while Western culture is more focused on direct, honest, and personal expression.

Educational philosophy: Chinese culture emphasizes academic achievement and utilitarianism, focusing on memorization and test-taking ability, while Western culture focuses more on cultivating creativity, critical thinking, and personal interests.

Eating habits: Chinese food culture focuses on balance, variety, and adaptation to the seasons, while Western food culture emphasizes personal taste and freedom of choice.

Social etiquette: There are many specific social etiquette in Chinese culture, such as eating with chopsticks, giving red envelopes, bowing, etc., while social etiquette in Western culture is relatively simple, such as shaking hands, hugging, and saying thank you.

These are just some of the common differences, in fact, there are many other differences between Chinese and Western cultures, including religion, art, **, family structure, etc. It is important to note that these differences are not absolute and may manifest differently in different individuals and regions.