Hu Shi studied in the United States in his early years and studied at Cornell University, Columbia University and Harvard University. He was exposed to western culture and ideas in the United States and was deeply inspired. After returning to China, he began to work in literature, linguistics and translation. He advocated the "vernacular movement" and advocated writing in colloquial vernacular to make literature closer to the people. He also translated many famous western literary works, such as Don Quixote, The Complete Works of Shakespeare, The Human Comedy of Dale, and introduced the classic works of western literature to readers in China.
Hu Shi's Thought and Contribution
Hu Shi is an outstanding thinker, and his thoughts and contributions run through his life. He advocated the "New Culture Movement" and advocated transforming China with science, democracy and humanitarianism. He believes that China's traditional culture has fallen behind the times and needs innovation. He advocated learning western culture and science to promote China's modernization.
Hu Shi is also an outstanding linguist. He put forward the concept of "vernacular" and advocated writing in colloquial vernacular to make literature closer to the people. He also studied Chinese phonetics, grammar and vocabulary, and put forward many new ideas and theories, which made important contributions to the study of Chinese linguistics.
Hu Shi is also an outstanding educator. He advocates student-centered education, advocates free, democratic and creative educational methods, and cultivates students' independent thinking ability and innovative spirit. He also founded many educational institutions, such as "China Democratic Society" and "Central University", which made important contributions to the education in China.
Hu Shi's influence and significance
Hu Shi's thoughts and contributions have had an important influence and significance on China's modernization process. His thoughts and theories provided important ideological support and theoretical basis for China's modernization process. His linguistic research has made great contributions to the development of linguistics in China and is of great significance to the inheritance and development of language and culture in China. His educational thoughts and methods have provided important reference and enlightenment for China's education and played an important role in promoting the development of China's education.