《中国人的精神》第二章

长理第一深情

Chinese Women

1. Traditional Roles: Traditional Chinese women follow the "Three Obediences and Four Virtues" and play an important role in the family, being the key to family harmony and stability. They take on household chores, assist their husbands, and educate their children, making silent contributions and giving everything for the family. For example, Mencius' mother moved three times to create a good environment for Mencius' growth, showing a mother's emphasis on her child's education and dedication.

2. Spiritual Connotations: Chinese women have a rich spiritual world and possess qualities such as tenderness, obedience, tenacity, and self-sacrifice. In the face of difficulties in life, they are unyielding and carry the heavy burden of the family with their weak shoulders. In ancient times, many women took care of the family alone when their husbands went on expeditions or made a living away from home, serving their in-laws and raising their children, showing a strong inner heart and sense of responsibility.

3. Moral Cultivation: Chinese women attach great importance to moral cultivation and take virtues such as kindness, virtue, and dignity as their standards. They teach by example and pass on these virtues to the next generation, having a profound impact on the moral fashion of the family and society. For example, Yue Fei's mother tattooed the words "Serve the Country with Utmost Loyalty" on Yue Fei's back to inspire him, reflecting a mother's patriotic education for her child and her noble moral guidance.