The relationship between Zhu's benevolence and propriety is mainly reflected in two aspects. Firstly, Zhu's theory of benevolence established the ontology of benevolence and made a metaphysical philosophical interpretation of benevolence, thus realizing the metaphysical ontology construction of the concept of etiquette;
Secondly, Zhu's theory of benevolence is always based on Kung Fu theory, emphasizing "self-denial and courtesy", which is also the inheritance of traditional Confucianism, emphasizing the close relationship between benevolence and propriety, and more importantly, bringing propriety into the self-cultivation of Neo-Confucianism, thus realizing the interpretation of Kung Fu theory.
Zhu's thought of benevolence is to combine the ontological meaning of benevolence with its kung fu meaning, and pay more attention to the kung fu meaning of benevolence. Similarly, Zhu's interpretation of ceremony is also the fusion of noumenon and effort, and it is implemented on the basis of practice, which highlights the moral practical significance of ceremony as a self-cultivation norm.
Understanding "Li" with "Li" is an important feature of Neo-Confucianism in Song Dynasty, which endows Neo-Confucianism with metaphysical connotation. In fact, the idea of understanding "ceremony" with "ceremony" has already appeared in the Book of Rites.
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As a learned scholar, Zhu has many aspects worth learning by future generations. He never tires of learning, never tires of teaching, reads widely, is rigorous in his studies and has rich works. He has made great achievements in exegesis, textual research, annotation of ancient books and collation of documents and materials. In addition, he also conducted extensive research on many natural sciences such as astronomy, geography, law and calendar.
As an official in feudal society, he tried to maintain that system, but at the same time he could observe people's feelings, oppose those who extorted money and harmed the rich, and dared to fight against the illegal acts of corrupt officials and local gentry.