Plain Language Young Learning Pearl Lin

Author: Cheng Dengji
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Publish Date: 2003-08-02
Features: The splendid Chinese civilization has two sources, the Yangtze River and the Yellow River. In the long history of ancient Chinese literature, there are also two branches in its transmission. One is Confucian classics represented by the Four Books and Five Classics, starting with Confucius and followed by Mencius, Dong Zhongshu, Zhu Xi, and others, forming a grand spectacle. Moreover, due to the promotion by rulers through the imperial examination system in each dynasty, it has been widely valued by all social strata. Confucian scholars have been unbroken, and Confucian works are abundant. The other is enlightenment reading that was not valued by scholars and officials, though passed down orally and read by common villagers, it has a significant impact due to its vast readership, though this influence is often overlooked. The reason why Youxue Qionglin is so popular is inseparable from its well-organized arrangement. The first feature of this book is its comprehensive content; the second is its concise and clear language; the third is its popular and practical nature. To help a broad readership understand this book, we have provided a full modern translation of the Youer Qionglin based on the original compilation by Cheng Dengji and the supplements by Zou Shengmai, in the Cheng-Zou edition, so that those with lower educational backgrounds can also read and comprehend it. If this Baihua Youxue Qionglin can play a role in popularizing traditional culture, it would be a source of great satisfaction.