“文化传统”和“传统文化”我们常说的中国文化,包括中国传统文化和文化传统两部分。中国古代并没有“中国文化”这个直接的概念,只有到了晚清,西方文化大规模进来了,与之相比较,才有中国文化之说。换言之,“中国文化”这个概念,是晚清知识分子自我反省检讨传统的用语,它既包括传统社会的文化现象,又包括传统文化背后的精神连接链即文化传统。“文化传统”和“传统文化”是两个不同的概念,在使用时不宜混为一谈。 “Cultural tradition ” and “Traditional culture ” We often say that Chinese culture, including traditional Chinese culture and cultural traditions in two parts. In ancient China, there was no direct concept of “Chinese culture”. Only in the late Qing Dynasty came western culture on a large scale, compared with that of Chinese culture. In other words, the notion of “Chinese culture” is a term used by the late Qing intellectuals to conduct self-examination and review. It includes both the traditional social cultural phenomenon and the spiritual link behind the traditional culture, that is, the cultural tradition. “Cultural traditions” and “traditional cultures” are two different concepts that should not be confused when used.