Among the famous universities in China, 985/2 1 1 should be regarded as the top institution of higher learning in China, and each school has its own proud history. Xiamen University is known as one of the most beautiful universities in China and the only 985 university in Fujian Province. Xiamen University is a famous strong school in the south. Literally, many people think that Xiamen University is a strong university in the south, so aren't strong universities such as Sun Yat-sen University and South China University of Technology also strong universities in the south? Why does Xiamen University claim to be the strongest in the South?

Night view of Xiamen University

Not only tourists who come to Xiamen University, few people know why Xiamen University is called a southern power, and even many students studying at Xiamen University don't know this history. Why do so many famous schools in the south, only Xiamen University claims to be strong in the south, and others don't use this name? Explain what is the strength of the south first.

Nanqiang moment

In fact, the strength of the South was not invented by Xiamen University itself. Here's another story. As early as the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, it was recorded in The Doctrine of the Mean. One day, Lu asked his teacher Confucius what was strong? Confucius replied, Confucius said: what is the power of the south? What is the strength of the north? Restraint and reinforcement? Be lenient to be taught, not to report no way, to be strong in the south, and to be a gentleman. Jin Ge, die tirelessly, the north is strong, and the strong live there.

Nanqiang teaching building

Confucius analyzed the different manifestations of being strong in the south and weak in the north. Zhu commented on "The Power of the South" in "Notes to Four Books and Sentences": "The north has a strong atmosphere and is more brave than others; The atmosphere in the south is weak, and it is better to endure and not insist, and the way of a gentleman is also. "

So when did Xiamen University call itself "the power of the South"? This matter dates back to the Republic of China. From August 1940 to August 194 1, Xiamen University students won the first and second national subject competitions. The National Government and the Ministry of Education issued a national bulletin in recognition, and the strength of Xiamen University South gradually spread. It is not easy. Everyone knows that Peking University was the highest institution of higher learning in China at that time. Xiamen University can beat Peking University in the national competition and win the championship twice in a row. It is well-deserved to be called a strong country in the south.

During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression period, Xiamen University moved to Changting, Fujian to run a school. Because of its outstanding achievements in running a school in Changting, when Xiamen University moved back to Xiamen, people from all walks of life in Changting specially carved a "Strong South" plaque for Xiamen University. Therefore, Xiamen University is known as the strong south, and Xiamen University students are also known as the strong south students. Xiamen University also has Nanqiang Building, which is next to the South Gate Library.

Furong tunnel

Now you know why there are so many famous schools in the south, and only Xiamen University is called the strongest in the south. There are many interesting things about the history of Xiamen University. If you like to know, please pay attention to me and discuss together.

Jiageng main building group