1. Chen Yinke: The light of Fudan and the peak of historiography
In the long river of history, there is a shining scholar, he is Chen Yinke. Although Mr. Chen Yinke's formal education was only Fudan Public School (Fudan Public School was actually a middle school at that time), he left a strong mark in the field of history with his extraordinary talent and unremitting efforts. He is proficient in many Chinese languages and has profound knowledge of the comparative study of the history of the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui and Tang Dynasties, and Buddhist scriptures. This self-respecting scholar who regarded Fudan Public School as a high school student, but with his outstanding academic achievements, he became one of the four major tutors of Tsinghua Academy of Chinese Studies, and was known as "the professor's professor".
When asked why he did not get a doctorate, Mr. Chen replied indifferently: "It is not difficult to get a doctorate, but if you are bound by one topic in two or three years, you will have no time to learn other knowledge." As long as you can learn knowledge, it doesn't matter if you have a degree or not. These words not only show his academic philosophy, but also reflect his endless pursuit of knowledge.
2. Qian Mu: Rising in difficulty, the bright star of the academic world
In the modern academic history of China, Mr. Qian Mu is undoubtedly a bright star. However, it is unbelievable that this scholar, known as "the last great Confucian of contemporary China", has never even graduated from middle school. In his early years, Qian Mu chose to drop out of school in a difficult situation, but he did not give up the pursuit of knowledge. With his persistent study of Confucianism and historiography, he eventually won the appreciation of Qian Jibo, a professor at St. John's University in Shanghai, and began his legendary journey in the academic world.
After teaching at Wuxi Provincial No. 3 Normal School, Qian Mu received letters of appointment from Peking University, Tsinghua University, and Beijing Normal University one after another, and at the same time taught at the three most prestigious universities in Beijing. This scholar, who did not even graduate from high school, proved with his tenacity and talent that academic qualifications are not the only measure of a person's achievement.
3, Liu Bannong: Dropping out of school and not dropping out, a lone wanderer in the literary world
On the campus of Changzhou Mansion School, there is a student named Liu Bannong. Disillusioned with the conservative education system, he dropped out of school a year before he graduated, and embarked on a new journey in life with only a graduation certificate. This decision was undoubtedly shocking at the time, but Liu Bannong broke out of the world in the literary world with his talent and diligence.
When he was destitute, he unexpectedly received a letter of appointment from Peking University and was officially hired as a professor of Chinese literature in the preparatory department of Peking University. Since then, he has begun to emerge in the literary world, and is known as "Jiangyin Genius" and "Leader in the Literary World". Liu Bannong's story tells us that dropping out of school does not mean giving up on study, as long as you have dreams and pursuits in your heart, you can continue to move forward on the road of life.
4. Liang Shuming: The foundation of middle school and the pinnacle of philosophy
Mr. Liang Shuming's life is full of legends. When he taught Indian philosophy as a professor at Peking University, he was just a high school graduate. This seemingly inconspicuous academic background has not stopped him from achieving outstanding achievements in the field of philosophy.
With his deep understanding of philosophy and unique insights, Mr. Liang Shuming has established a lofty position in the academic community. His academic achievements and life experience tell us that academic qualifications are not the only criterion for measuring a person's ability and achievement, but the key lies in personal efforts and pursuits.
5, Shen Congwen: Primary school diploma, literary giant
Mr. Shen Congwen is a giant in the history of modern literature in mainland China. His education was only a primary school graduate, but this did not become an obstacle to his pursuit of his literary dreams. On the contrary, with his love of literature and unremitting efforts, he has achieved world-renowned achievements in the field of literature.
Mr. Shen Congwen has created a series of popular literary works such as "Border City" and "The Long River", which are deeply loved by readers. His literary talent and unique style have earned him widespread acclaim and recognition. Mr. Shen Congwen's story tells us that as long as we have dreams and pursuits, we can transcend the limitations of academic qualifications and continue to move forward on the road of literature.
6. Hua Luogeng: The starting point of junior high school, the peak of mathematics
Mr. Hua Luogeng is an outstanding representative of the modern mathematics community in mainland China. He only graduated from junior high school, but he has achieved outstanding achievements in the field of mathematics with his love and persistent pursuit of mathematics.
Mr. Hua Luogeng attracted the attention of Xiong Qinglai, the head of the Department of Mathematics of Tsinghua University, with a profound mathematical paper, and was hired as an assistant in the Department of Mathematics of Tsinghua University. Since then, he has embarked on a brilliant journey in the field of mathematics and has become a treasure in the field of mathematics in China. Mr. Hua Luogeng's story tells us that academic qualifications are not the only factor that determines a person's achievements, as long as there is a firm belief and unremitting efforts, one can achieve excellence in any field.
7. Jin Kemu: The Literary Legend Behind the Primary School Diploma
Mr. Jin Kemu is a well-known writer and translator in mainland China. He only received a primary school diploma in his life, but he created a legend in the field of literature with his love of literature and unremitting efforts.
Mr. Jin Kemu dropped out of school at an early age due to the failure of his family, but he did not give up the pursuit of knowledge. He took every opportunity to read a wide range of books, studied diligently, and eventually became a master. His literary works and translations are well received by readers and have won wide acclaim and recognition. Mr. Jin Kemu's story tells us that as long as we have dreams and pursuits, we can transcend the limitations of academic qualifications and continue to move forward on the road of literature.
8. Qi Baishi: An art giant with no academic qualifications
Qi Baishi is a giant in the mainland painting world, and his artistic achievements have attracted worldwide attention. However, it is unbelievable that this master of art has not attended a day of school, and has no academic background.
Qi Baishi worked as a carpenter in his early years, and later made a living selling paintings, and with his love and persistent pursuit of art, he broke out in the art world. His paintings are vigorous and moist, with rich and bright colors, concise and vivid shapes, and pure and simple artistic conceptions. He is good at painting flowers and birds, insects and fish, landscapes, people and other works that are deeply loved by people. Mr. Qi Baishi's story tells us that academic qualifications are not the only criterion for measuring a person's ability and achievement, but the key is an individual's talent and hard work.
9. Lu Xun: Nanjing Mine Road School, Sendai Medical College (abandoned halfway)
Lu Xun, formerly known as Zhou Shuren, was one of the founders of modern Chinese literature. Although his academic background is not a higher education in the traditional sense, his academic and literary achievements are unparalleled. In 1899, Lu Xun entered the Mining Railway School attached to the Jiangnan Lushi School in Nanjing, mainly to learn mining technology. Later, in 1903, he went to Japan to study at public expense, first studying Japanese at Kobun Gakuin, and then entering Sendai Medical College in 1904 to study medicine. However, in 1906, he stopped studying medicine and turned to literary translation, and in the following years he studied German and Russian. Lu Xun's literary achievements mainly come from his profound literary skills and extensive knowledge, rather than academic qualifications in the traditional sense.
10. Ba Jin: Graduated from high school
Ba Jin, formerly known as Li Yaotang, is an important writer of modern Chinese literature. In 1920, he was admitted to Chengdu Foreign Language College, but left Chengdu to study in Shanghai and Nanjing before completing his studies. In 1925, he graduated from the High School Attached to Southeast University in Nanjing, and was about to apply for Peking University, but he was unable to do so due to illness. Although Ba Jin did not have a higher education, his literary talent and creative ability were widely recognized. Ba Jin's works are deeply loved by readers and have had a profound impact on modern Chinese literature.
11. Qi Gong: middle school students
Qi Gong, a famous contemporary Chinese calligrapher, painter, educator, and master of Chinese culture, although his academic qualifications are only a secondary school graduate, his academic and artistic achievements are remarkable. Mr. Qi Gong not only has profound attainments in the field of calligraphy and painting, but also has outstanding contributions in Chinese culture and education. Although he derided himself as a "middle school student" in his epitaph, in fact his knowledge and achievements had long since transcended this boundary. Mr. Qigong's works and academic ideas have had a profound impact on both traditional and modern Chinese culture.