——Speech at the 17th Conference of Academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the 12th Conference of Academicians of the Chinese Academy of Engineering

■Interpretation

This is probably the most widely quoted phrase when it comes to innovation. Comrade Xi Jinping quoted this sentence on many occasions, such as discussions with youth representatives, New Year's tea parties of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, speeches at the College of Europe in Bruges, and academician conferences. The reason why it is so deeply rooted in the hearts of the people is that it emphasizes the issue of continuous innovation from a dynamic perspective. This concise and timeless ancient saying reflects the upward vitality of constantly renewing oneself, taking the initiative to adapt to the times, and actively promoting development, and has precipitated into the essence of the Chinese nation's ideology. Such a concept is expressed in words, hidden in the heart, shaping temperament, and determining destiny. At a critical juncture in history, such a sense of innovation often bursts out and becomes a powerful force for social progress. The spirit of innovation, the distinctive endowment of the Chinese nation and the profound connotation of Chinese culture, is the source of our continuous innovation.

■Original text

Tang Zhi's "Pan Ming" said: "Gou is new, new every day, and new every day." ”

——(Spring and Autumn Period to Qin and Han Dynasties) "The Book of Rites: University"

■Definition

"Gou Rixin, Ri Ri Xin, Ri Ni Xin" is the motto engraved on the bathtub by Cheng Tang, the founding monarch of the Shang Dynasty, aiming to inspire himself to strive for self-improvement and innovation. The original meaning of the three "new" words in the text refers to taking a bath to remove the dirt on the skin and refresh the body. Therefore, the meaning of this sentence is: if you can get rid of the old and update it every day, you must persevere.

"Gou is new, new every day, and new every day" emphasizes continuous innovation from a dynamic perspective. That's where the word "innovation" comes in. It can be seen that Chinese traditional culture emphasizes innovation, requiring people to adapt to and promote social development with an innovative attitude, rather than sticking to the old ways and blocking the pace of historical progress.

The extension of bathing as spiritual baptism and moral cultivation is relatively common in Chinese culture. The ancient sages, if you want to cultivate your nature, you must first cultivate your body, and if you want to purify your heart, you must first clean your body, such as "bathing in snow and spirit" in "Zhuangzi Zhibei Tour". "The Book of Rites: Confucianism" is also called "Confucianism has a bath body and bathes in virtue". Tang Dynasty scholar Kong Yingda Shu said: "Those who 'bathe the body and bathe in virtue' are able to bathe their bodies and not be polluted; After the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the general requirement of the party's mass line education and practice activities is to "look in the mirror, dress properly, take a bath, and treat diseases", of which "taking a bath" contains the profound connotation of traditional Chinese culture.