It is an important concept of China's ancient practical learning. The ideological trend of "practical learning" since the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties began in Er Cheng. The concept of "practical learning" was first introduced from Confucian classics, and the proposition of "learning Confucian classics and practical learning" was clearly put forward.

To some extent, Chen Cheng called "learning classics" practical learning, but on the other hand, Chen Cheng always adhered to the Confucian tradition, and the word "practical learning" pointed to a kind of learning.

However, it is worth noting that for Cheng Er, the study of "statecraft" is also one of the proper propositions in his Neo-Confucianism system, just like the study of "justice and destiny". Cheng's so-called "practical learning" is to understand the "reality" of his body and achieve the "reality" of his use, which can be described as "practical" and "practical" learning.

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Historical origin:

The educational guiding ideology of "clear style and great use" began to sprout from the initial establishment of "Anding Academy" in Taizhou. Fan Zhongyan was appointed as a professor in Suzhou in the first year of Jingyou (1034), and Suzhou Guoxue was established with the approval of the court, and Hu Yuan (principal) who was "loving and respectful" was specially appointed.

Hu Yuan devoted himself to teaching and studying, standardizing the style of study, strengthening the management of education and teaching in the school, taking the lead in setting an example and practicing, and achieved great success in the educational concept, cultivating a group of pillars of governing the country, so Suzhou University is famous all over the world.

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Baidu encyclopedia-clear style and great use