Dundu Inspirational: The "Tao" that Jiao Tong University students yearn for is to pursue the truth forever, explore scientific mysteries, display their talents in the garden of art, vigorously expand industries and promote the industrialization of scientific and technological achievements.
Perseverance: The motto of the school aims to cultivate students' moral character of firm will and consistency in words and deeds, including the enterprising spirit of daring to reform and innovate, dare to struggle, dare to do things, overcome difficulties, be not afraid of twists and turns, persevere, be down-to-earth and be conscientious.
Loyalty and forgiveness: loyalty and forgiveness treat others with their own attitude, which is the concrete application of "benevolence" Loyalty and forgiveness, as the core content of Confucius' theory, has become one of the basic principles of Confucianism in dealing with interpersonal relationships.
From the perspective of time, we can see that the school motto of 1933 is based on teaching "how to be a man", and the school motto of 1937 inherits the school motto of 1933 and puts forward "how to be a man". Interpreting the school motto with the upcoming school song requires that as a Jiaotong University student, he should always be modest and diligent, loyal and honest, brave and determined, generous and kind, mentally healthy, and master the art of getting along with others. Always "learn" in doing things, pursue "the flower of truth" and "the fountain of soul", cultivate innovative spirit and ability, and "repair the country" by accumulating "practical learning"; We should "inspire" with the lofty goal of "rejuvenating the nation" and "being the light of the world", which not only has a world vision and international consciousness, but also can distinguish right from wrong, protect and carry forward excellent national culture and safeguard national self-esteem. We should take the idea of "setting a good example for young people", "inspiring others", "being handsome and managing all directions", and do our best in the fields of science, art, industry and so on with diligence, hard work and excellent results.
Tiny drops of water wear away the stone. The motto of Jiao Tong University once educated and edified the older generation of Jiao Tong University students, and many outstanding figures emerged among them, indicating that it has been tested in practice as the ideological and moral education concept of Jiao Tong University. At present, how to strengthen the ideological quality education of college students has become a major issue in the field of higher education in China. Our school decided to inherit and carry forward the fine tradition of ideological and moral education of the old Jiaotong University and reissue the school motto 1937, which is a sign of respecting history and carrying forward the past.
"School Motto" is concise and catchy, which contains the basic character and noble moral sentiment of how to behave. If it is combined with the basic moral norms of "patriotism and law-abiding, courtesy and honesty, unity and friendliness, diligence and self-improvement, dedication and dedication", it will help to create an advanced campus culture and cultivate students' personality with excellent academic performance and ability. There is every reason to believe that under the encouragement and edification of school motto and school song, a new generation of students of Jiaotong University will surely add luster to national rejuvenation and world civilization.