1. Nanjing Normal University’s school motto: “Honesty of morality and health, dedication to learning and quick conduct.” It was calligrapher Wei Tianchi who wrote the school motto.
2. This school motto was determined through extensive solicitation during the 100th anniversary of Nanjing Normal University.
3. Nanjing Normal University stands at the historical intersection of summarizing the past hundred years and moving forward into the next hundred years, brainstorming and thinking repeatedly about how to inherit and carry forward the tradition and spirit of our school. During the discussion, many teachers and students suggested that on the occasion of the school's centenary anniversary, a new motto of Nanjing Normal University should be established that not only reflects the school's educational tradition but also conforms to the spirit of the times.
4. According to the requirements of teachers and students, in order to further carry forward the fine traditions and school spirit of Nanjing Normal University, after extensive solicitation of opinions and repeated selection, deliberation and comparison, the school decided to adopt the policy of "honoring students with integrity, studying diligently and practicing diligently". "As the school motto of Nanjing Normal University.
5. The explanation of "Zhengde" is: correct moral conduct. Among the various qualities of a person or a company, morality is the first and most indispensable. Virtue occupies the most important position in a person or company. Good moral character is not only the conscience of society, but also the driving force of the country, because the world is ruled by virtue.
6. "Zuo Zhuan" explains "enhancement of welfare" as follows: "Through weak taxation and strong taxation, light taxation, without taking away agricultural time, the people's livelihood, generous planning, and abundant food and clothing".
7. Our understanding of the meaning of welfare is that the purpose of life is not only to live for ourselves, but to use our intelligence and abilities to help others and society. This will not only benefit others, but also benefit our own lives. It becomes fuller.
8. Many masters in the history of a hundred years have treated students well, taught and educated people with the mind of "opening up to all rivers, being able to tolerate and use the big" and the character of "learning from the high as a teacher and being upright as a model". What shines behind these names is the "people-oriented" health care spirit.
9. The meaning of "Du" is honesty, honesty and loyalty. Therefore, the ancients generally associated the word "Du" with being a good person, such as "Du Zhi", "Du faith", "Du Xing" and so on. To be a human being, one must have character, and one must have "character" in one's studies. This is "devoted to study," which means to study honestly and conscientiously.
10. The words "Min" and "Xing" appear many times in Confucius' "The Analects". For example: "A gentleman is slow in words but quick in deeds", "quick in actions but cautious in words", "first do what he says and then follow it". "A gentleman is ashamed of his words rather than his actions." "Agility" means agility, and "action" is the same as what we call "practice" today. The so-called "agility" means having the courage to practice, being quick, seizing opportunities, and being good at seizing opportunities.
Extended information
1. Nanjing Normal University
Nanjing Normal University, referred to as Nanjing Normal University, is located in Nanjing, the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties. It is organized by the People's Government of Jiangsu Province and the People's Republic of China *Established by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, it is one of the first batch of national "211 Project" key universities, the first batch of 95 "double first-class" world-class discipline construction universities, and was selected into the "National High-level University Construction Postgraduate Program". It is China's One of the birthplaces of higher normal education.
2. Historical evolution
1) Sanjiang and Liangjiang Normal School
The school was established in 1902 and was closed in 1912. The examination results of the students in this school were It ranks first among all the colleges and universities in Jiangnan. Cultivated the first batch of outstanding primary and secondary school teachers for the three provinces of Jiangnan. The well-known biologist Bingzhi, the Chinese masters Hu Xiaoshi and Chen Zhongfan were among the outstanding early graduates of Liangjiang Normal School.
2), Nanjing Higher Normal School
In 1912, after the founding of the Republic of China, Jia Fengzhen, the principal of Jiangsu Provincial Second Normal School, and others jointly submitted a letter to the Ministry of Education and the Provincial Office, suggesting that the school should be established as soon as possible. Nanjing is preparing to build a higher normal school to train secondary school teachers. On September 18, 1915, Nanjing Higher Normal School was officially established.
3), National Central University
In April 1927, the National Government established Nanjing as its capital. Based on National Southeast University, nine universities in Jiangsu including Hohai University of Technology, University of Political Science and Law, Medical University, Nanjing Industrial College, Nanjing Agricultural School, Suzhou Industrial College and Shanghai University of Commerce and Shanghai Commercial College will be hosted by Jiangsu Province. The Provincial Department of Education formed the Fourth National Sun Yat-sen University.
4), Jinling Women's College of Arts and Sciences
In 1915, Jinling Women's University opened its doors to students in Xiuhua Lane, Nanjing.
In 1930, Jinling Women's University was renamed Jinling Women's College of Arts and Sciences.
5), Nanjing University Normal College
On August 8, 1949, the Cultural and Education Committee of the Nanjing Municipal Military Control Commission informed that National Central University was renamed National Nanjing University. In 1950, the word "national" was removed from the school's name and it was simply called "Nanjing University". Nanjing University Teachers College has 5 departments and 2 specialized subjects.
6), Public Jinling University
In 1951, the Ministry of Education issued the "Instructions on Handling Mission Schools and Other Educational Institutions Receiving U.S. Subsidies." The Ministry of Education of East China approved the merger plan of Jinling University and Jinling Women's College. After the merger, it will still be known as Jinling University.
7), Nanjing Normal University
In 1952, the Ministry of Education carried out a nationwide restructuring of colleges and universities. According to the adjustment plan of departments in East China, Nanjing Normal University was established, based on Nanjing University Teachers College and Jinling University Department of Education, Child Welfare and other departments, together with the Child Care Specialty Department of Shanghai Aurora University and the Child Welfare Department of Social Welfare Department of Guangzhou Lingnan University It was restructured from the merger and reconstruction of the Mathematics and Physics Class of Nanjing Normal College.
8). In 1984, Nanjing Normal College was renamed Nanjing Normal University, referred to as Nanjing Normal University.
9). In 2014, Nanjing Normal University was selected into the Ministry of Education’s Outstanding Teacher Training Program.
10). In 2017, Nanjing Normal University was shortlisted for the first batch of 95 first-class discipline construction universities.
Reference Materials
Nanjing Normal University School Motto - A Window to Chinese Universities