Historical Evolution and Value Implications of Zhiyin Culture
The term"Zhiyin"originally referred to the concept of understanding music in the pre-Qin Confucian ritual and music ideas.The story of Zhiyin associated with Yu Boya and Zhong Ziqi originated from Xunzi and Lüshi Chunqiu.From the Han and Wei dynasties to the Song and Yuan dynasties,the core meaning of the Zhiyin story un-derwent a transformation and establishment,evolving from a confidant to a literati and then to romantic love.During the Ming and Qing dynasties,the literary portrayal of Zhiyin as a friend and the academic interpretation of the diffi-culties of understanding were completed.In modern times,the story of Zhiyin has undergone multiple interpretations and has come to represent the common pursuit of sincere friendship and love.The cultural symbol of Zhiyin has ex-panded from the field of music to the emotions among ordinary people,developing into a bond that connects personal cultivation,interpersonal communication,social harmony,and national governance,while also embodying the ways of interaction between nations.In the new era,the inheritance and development of traditional Zhiyin culture carry pro-found significance and are greatly beneficial for promoting the construction of a harmonious society and consolidating a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation.
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