Literati is a modern word and a proper noun, referring to scholars who can write articles.
The famous poet, writer, and critic Zhang Xiulin defined "literati" as follows in his article "On Literati": Not all people who write articles are considered literati. Literati refers to writers who are creative and thoughtful in the humanities. People who seriously engage in philosophy, literature, art and some social sciences with humanistic feelings are literati.
In other words: Literati are people who pursue independent personality and independent value, and describe and study society and human nature more. Just like Mr. Lin Zegang.
Extended information:
Famous modern literati: Qu Qiubai, Hu Shi, Guo Moruo, etc.
Qu Qiubai: Knowledgeable and talented, he was both a great revolutionary and an outstanding thinker. Whether it is his glorious deeds of heroic devotion to the revolutionary cause or his important thoughts involving politics, philosophy, literature, history, translation and many other fields, they have had a profound impact on history.
Hu Shi: One of the most influential thinkers and scholars in China in the last century. Although his influence also has negative and negative elements, its main aspects are positive and progressive. This is because he advocated democracy, free thought and rationalism throughout his life. It is this kind of thinking that has helped many young people establish independent and free personalities, form a way of thinking that thinks independently and respects facts, and become people with democratic and scientific literacy. It can be said that Hu Shi played an indispensable role in the growth of China’s democratic forces after the May Fourth Movement.
Guo Moruo: A cultural giant in the twentieth century and a cultural giant in Chinese history. After the May 4th Movement, there were not many people like Guo Moruo who achieved achievements in many aspects. They can be described as geniuses. Guo Moruo's achievements in several academic fields, especially in the history of Chinese poetry, the study of ancient Chinese history, and the study of ancient characters, are brilliant and huge.
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