Research On Zhu Xi’s "Sincerity"

Zhu Xi’s interpretation of the Four Books was an important way of constructing his system of Gong-fu,and much of the scholarly research on his work has focused on the doctrine of "Ge-Wu",with insufficient attention paid to the work of "Sincerity".In fact,Zhu Xi’s interpretation of "Sincerity" has taken a great deal of effort,and the chapter on "Sincerity" was still being revised three days before the he dead.Zhu Xi’s interpretation of "sincerity" is seen in both positive and negative terms,and from the negative point of view it is a rejection of "self-deception",which Zhu Xi demonstrates through his commentary on "self-deception".Zhu Xi’s commentary on "self-deception" shows that the work of "sincerity" involves the removal of evil for the sake of good,and shows the practical tendencies that "sincerity" carries.Zhu Xi’s positive interpretation of "sincerity" is controversial in academic circles as to whether it is "Same to goodness" or "must be self-deceiving",but in terms of its meaning,scope,and principles of interpretation,Zhu Xi’s However,from the point of view of the meaning,the scope of the meaning,and the principles of the interpretation of the scriptures,Zhu Xi’s commentary on "sincerity" should have been "to be same to goodness and not to deceive oneself’."The practice of Zhu Xi’s "Sincerity" requires,from a prerequisite point of view,the implementation of the work of "Ge-wu" and "Zhi-Zhi";from a timing point of view,it needs to be combined with the work of "Ge-Wu" and "ZhiZhi".from the point of view of timing,it needs to be done together with the "Ge-Wu" and "Zhi-Zhi",and not wait until the "Zhi-zhi" work is completed before starting to do the "Sincerity" work;From a mental point of view,it is necessary to maintain a sincere and respectful mind at all times;from a methodological point of view,it is necessary to be "Shen-Du" and to work on the most subtle points of the mind through "Shen-Ji".Zhu Xi defines "Sincerity" as "the first step in Self-cultivation" in his definition of the work of "Sincerity".This is because "Sincerity" and "Selfcultivation" are the same thing in Zhu Xi’s context,and because of the righteousness of "Sincerity",which is compatible with "Self-cultivation "The"Sincerity" is the first of the "self-cultivation".Zhu Xi also defines"sincerity"as"’the essence of the university",which is not in conflict with the statement that "the Ge-Wu is the first meaning of the Great-Learning".The importance of "Ge-Wu" is reflected in the order of study,knowledge comes first,while the importance of "sincerity" is reflected in the system of work,knowledge is lighter than action.Although "Jing" is defined by Zhu Xi as "the first righteousness of the holy discipline",its role as "the heart of work" does not take away from "Sincerity"." as a "the heart of work",it does not take over the status of "sincerity".As work alone is not sufficient to achieve its corresponding state,Zhi-Zhi does not overshadow "Sincerity" because it is"true knowledge and joyful action".The status of "sincerity" in Zhu Xi’s work theory therefore deserves to be re-examined.