In ancient times, Chinese characters were also used as the only international communication language in East Asia. Before the 20th century, they were the official written standard characters of Japan, Korean Peninsula, Vietnam, Ryukyu and other countries, and all East Asian countries created their own Chinese characters to some extent.
Chinese characters have had a great influence on the cultures of neighboring countries, forming a cultural circle of Chinese characters. In Japan, Vietnam, Korean Peninsula and Ryukyu Islands, Chinese characters have been integrated into their languages, such as "Chinese characters (かんじ)", "Chinese characters ()" and "Chinese characters (hán t? )"。
Nowadays, with the enhancement of China's comprehensive national strength, the influence of Chinese characters is getting stronger and stronger, and the popularity of Confucius Institutes around the world has set off a new round of Chinese fever.
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The reason of "Chinese character fever"
Strong economy-The "Chinese fever" sweeping the world stems from China's strong economy and also reflects the internal logic that the outside world is generally optimistic about China's future development. American financial tycoon Rogers once said: "The best investment in my life is to let my daughter learn Chinese."
In order to learn Chinese better, Thom from the Netherlands chose to study at Fudan University in China. "China's economy is very strong. Maybe I will do business with China people in the future. It would be very useful if I could master the local language. "
The growth of culture-Chinese can continue to have a fever, but also thanks to the growth of China culture. Many foreigners have embarked on the road of learning Chinese out of their love for China culture. They love Chinese and China's profound cultural heritage.
Nowadays, "going to China for a holiday" has gradually become a new choice for international students studying Chinese. Shanghai Summer School attracts hundreds of foreign students from hundreds of countries and regions around the world. While teaching in the language classroom, foreign students can experience the traditional culture of China, such as Tai Ji Chuan, paper-cutting, folk music, cooking, painting and calligraphy.
Leading in Science and Technology-The support behind the "Chinese fever" also includes China's leading in science and technology. "In terms of science and technology, China has always been in a leading position. Therefore, I think learning this language well is a good investment for my future. " An international student who wants to study sinology said.
The same ancestry-for children from Chinese families, learning Chinese also means pursuing their own blood. Jessica, a Dutch Chinese teacher, is a Chinese-Dutch hybrid. "Because my mother is from China, I was often asked if I could speak Chinese when I was a child. But I often speak Dutch at home and know nothing about Chinese. So, after graduating from high school, I decided to learn Chinese. "