1 . The Ancient Chinese Game of Go
Weiqi, known in English as Go, is one of the four skills that an ancient Chinese intellectual (知识分子) could possess. It has a history of well over 4,000 years in China and remains popular. Culturally, this activity is really “more than just a game”.
History books have recorded quite a number of ardent Go fans from each dynasty. Today, there are still many in China, Japan and South Korea. Wu Yulin, a professional, explains its attraction, “In Go, you can learn the dialectics (辩证法) and military stratagems.
In fact, all of our minds can benefit from playing Go, which officially has the capacity to make you smarter. Research has shown that children who play Go have the potential for greater intelligence.
Today, the number of Go fans in China is at 36 million and rising. Some universities like Beijing University are even offering courses in Go to undergraduates.
A.There’s always loss and gain. |
B.It’s a war between equal powers. |
C.That is because it motivates both the right and left sides of the brain. |
D.You can also cultivate your character and improve your intelligence. |
E.But more often, ancient Chinese played Go to cultivate their mind and character. |
F.The influence of Go on Chinese society is quite evident in literature works. |
G.Many people also love this ancient game for the Chinese philosophy it contains. |