What is the meaning of the slogan "Writing is the transmission of civilization and the nation is prepared for a rainy day"?

Chinese characters are an important carrier of Chinese culture and an important symbol of Chinese civilization. They can enhance cultural consciousness and cultural confidence; they write and inherit Chinese civilization and bear witness to the long history of Chinese culture.

Chinese culture is the only ancient civilization in human history that continues without interruption to this day. It is mainly reflected in Chinese characters and historical books.

“The civilization of writing is passed on and the nation is prepared for a rainy day.” This is the slogan of the “Chinese Character Dictation Conference” organized by CCTV.

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The breadth and depth of Chinese culture

1. Uniqueness

Chinese culture is unique and leading the way. Our country’s literature and art occupies an important position in the world’s treasure house of literature and art. The scientific and technological achievements of ancient China have made a huge contribution to the development of human civilization

2. Regionality

One side has soil and water, one side has culture. Affected by factors such as history and geography, Chinese culture has distinct regional characteristics. The cultures of different regions show their own characteristics in exchanges, which promotes the development of Chinese culture and diversifies Chinese culture

3. Nationality

Each ethnic group in China is culturally diverse based on its own political, economic, customs and other factors. The cultures of various ethnic groups are diverse and integrated with each other, and together they constitute the Chinese culture. Chinese culture has both the individuality of each ethnic culture and the uniqueness of the Chinese national culture.