Educator’s Sentiments and Time Values of Zhang Jian

Abstract

As a preeminent patriotic industrialist and educator in modern and contemporary Chinese history, Zhang Jian not only ventured into industrial enterprises to improve people's livelihood during the exploration and practice of early modernization in China but also initiated educational endeavors, holding profuse educational thoughts and concepts. Zhang Jian's educationalist sentiments are manifested in such aspects as his aspiration for enlightening and strengthening the nation, his advocacy of morality and culture, and his pragmatic and innovative demeanor. Propagating Zhang Jian's educationalist sentiments not only contributes to our comprehensive and profound understanding of the essence, essentials, undertones, and characteristics of the spirit of educationalists in the new era but also facilitates our steadfast establishment of the historical sense of mission and responsibility for educating talents for the Party and the country, and ultimately promotes the high-quality development of Chinese education and Chinese-style modernization.