When it comes to science, many Chinese people habitually refer to it as “technology.” However, when we talk about “tech,” we actually mean more of “technology.” This phenomenon deserves in-depth analysis.

The reasons for this phenomenon are multifaceted and involve deep-seated factors, which are closely related to cultural, historical, political and other factors.

In public perception, Qian Xuesen is regarded as the most standard scientist.

He represents significant military power, which shows that our people attach great importance to the huge role played by science in military and other fields.

In our country, the younger generation has received influences such as national defense education since childhood, and has a deep understanding of how science can be transformed into military power.

Many science and technology museums and patriotic education bases display Mr. Qian Xuesen's contributions, which have had an impact on people's understanding.

This understanding is closely related to the people's national pride. Strong military power can resist external threats and ensure the security of the country and its people.

This is also evident in the extensive discussions among all sectors of society. For example, when people discuss the progress of military science and technology on military forums, Qian Xuesen's outstanding contributions are often mentioned.

This also reflects the binding of science in the minds of the public with the power of technology to improve military capabilities.

Drawing heavily from Japan, modern Chinese is deeply influenced by Japanese language.

Many Western academic terms are translated from Japanese, such as science, democracy, etc.

Historically, this method of translation gradually emerged due to factors such as the early craze for studying in Japan.

For example, at the end of the Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China, many Chinese young people went to Japan to study and learn advanced knowledge.

Tokyo, Osaka and other places have become places where these young students receive new ideas and new terminology.

These translated words not only bring about the update of terminology, but also prompt us to have a new understanding of concepts.

These concepts have influenced Chinese culture and the way Chinese people think.

While scholars accepted new knowledge, they also spread the vocabulary translated from Japan, thus continuously enriching the people's knowledge.

Western science has been moving toward specialization, specialization, and vocationalization since the early 19th century.

Subjects such as mathematics, physics, and chemistry developed independently.

This feature is most vividly reflected in modern science education.

For example, in universities, each discipline has its own independent department and complete teaching system.

The Physics discipline has constructed a unique theoretical framework that covers courses in a variety of fields, from basic physics to esoteric quantum physics.

In contrast, traditional Chinese knowledge is indistinguishable from literature, history and philosophy, and connects heaven, earth and man.

Like many great literati in ancient times, they were both poets and calligraphers, and they also conducted extensive research on astronomy and geography.

However, after this Western scientific concept was introduced into China, it changed China's academic ecology.

Educational and academic institutions began to divide subjects according to Western models and cultivate specialized talents.

China accepted Western scientific concepts through Japan.

In addition to specialization, there is also the concept of transforming technical power into improving military capabilities.

During the Westernization Movement, the concept of "Chinese learning as the foundation and Western learning as the auxiliary" was put forward, laying a theoretical foundation for the acceptance of Western science and technology.

The newly established schools at that time not only taught traditional cultural knowledge, but also added Western scientific and technological education content.

Since Yan Fu and other enlightenment sages, the role of science has changed from "application" to "basis" in the theoretical framework of saving the country and strengthening the people. This is closely connected with our traditional "practical" concept. The power of science lies in its ability to solve practical problems. Real problems.

This concept continued to spread and evolve among the scholar-bureaucrats and emerging intellectuals.

Since the 20th century, people of all political persuasions have viewed science as a positive thing.

From the reformers to the proletarian revolutionaries, everyone recognized the value of science.

Science has become a positive value criterion in politics, daily life and other fields.

This is the result of the long-term role of the scientism ideology in the 20th century.

In industrial production, the use of new technologies is often linked to science and is regarded as a symbol of progress.

In social life, advocating science and staying away from superstition has become the mainstream value.

Mass media and school education continue to emphasize this concept, and popular science books and natural science courses are used as means to convey the positive value of science.

Now, we have to think deeply about what impact this conceptual confusion has had on our country's scientific progress and the improvement of public scientific literacy.

In the context of rejuvenating the country through science and technology, it is necessary to correctly distinguish between science and technology.

Understanding the true meaning of science can help the general public view scientific research better.

In the field of science education, should we continue to use this unclear concept, or should we redefine science?

So, what do you think about how to more effectively popularize an accurate understanding of science in everyday life and education? How to help the public understand science more clearly?