Xiamen University (XMU, Latin: Universitas Amoiensis, Pinyin: Xiàmén Dàxué, Simplified Chinese: 厦门大学), colloquially Xia Da (Pinyin: Xià Dà, Simplified Chinese: 厦大), located in Xiamen, Fujian Province, is the first university in China founded by overseas Chinese. The school motto: "Pursue Excellence, Strive for Perfection(自强不息, 止于至善)". Latin is the language originally spoken in the region around Rome called Latium. ... Pinyin (拼音, pÄ«nyÄ«n) literally means join (together) sounds (a less literal translation being phoneticize, spell or transcription) in Chinese and usually refers to HànyÇ” PÄ«nyÄ«n (汉语拼音, literal meaning: Han language pinyin), which is a system of romanization (phonetic notation and transliteration to roman script) for Standard Mandarin. ... Simplified Chinese characters (Simplified Chinese: 简体字; Traditional Chinese: 簡體字; pinyin: jiǎntǐzì; also called 简化字/簡化字, jiǎnhuàzì) are one of two standard character sets of printed contemporary Chinese written language. ... Pinyin (拼音, pÄ«nyÄ«n) literally means join (together) sounds (a less literal translation being phoneticize, spell or transcription) in Chinese and usually refers to HànyÇ” PÄ«nyÄ«n (汉语拼音, literal meaning: Han language pinyin), which is a system of romanization (phonetic notation and transliteration to roman script) for Standard Mandarin. ... Simplified Chinese characters (Simplified Chinese: 简体字; Traditional Chinese: 簡體字; pinyin: jiǎntǐzì; also called 简化字/簡化字, jiǎnhuàzì) are one of two standard character sets of printed contemporary Chinese written language. ... Xiamen (Simplified Chinese: 厦门; Traditional Chinese: 廈門; pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Hsiamen) is a coastal sub-provincial city in Fujian Province, southern China. ... Fujian (Chinese: 福建; pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Fu-chien; Postal System Pinyin: Fukien, Foukien; local transliteration Hokkien from Min Nan Hok-kiàn) is one of the provinces on the southeast coast of China. ... Overseas Chinese (華僑 in pinyin: huáqiáo, or 華胞 huábāo, or 僑胞 qiáobāo) are ethnic Chinese who live outside of the China. ...

History

Statue of Mr.Tan Kah Kee, in front of his memorial hall located in Xiamen University.

In 1919 Mr. Tan Kah Kee (陈嘉庚), the well-known overseas Chinese leader, donated millions of dollars to establish and endow Xiamen University, officially founded in 1921. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (768x1024, 372 KB) Statue of Tan Kah Kee, in front of his memorial hall. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (768x1024, 372 KB) Statue of Tan Kah Kee, in front of his memorial hall. ... 1919 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Tan Kah Kee Tan Kah Kee (陈嘉庚, pinyin: Chén JiāgÄ“ng, Hokkien: Tân Kah-kiⁿ) (October 21, 1874 - August 12, 1961) was a prominent businessman, community leader, and philanthropist in colonial Singapore. ... Overseas Chinese (華僑 in pinyin: huáqiáo, or 華胞 huábāo, or 僑胞 qiáobāo) are ethnic Chinese who live outside of the China. ... 1921 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...

Mr. Tan handed over Xiamen University to the government in 1937 due to lack of funds, and the institution subsequently became a national university. 1937 was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ...

In 1938, at the outbreak of the Sino-Japanese War, the University moved to Changting(长汀) in Min Xi(闽西) county, western Fujian. 1938 was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... There were two wars known as the Sino-Japanese War (between China and Japan): The First Sino-Japanese War occurred between 1894 and 1895, primarily over control of Korea. ... Fujian (Chinese: 福建; pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Fu-chien; Postal System Pinyin: Fukien, Foukien; local transliteration Hokkien from Min Nan Hok-kiàn) is one of the provinces on the southeast coast of China. ...

At the end of World War II in 1946, Xiamen University moved back to Xiamen and resumed normal operations. World War II was a truly global conflict with many facets: immense human suffering, fierce indoctrinations, and the use of new, extremely devastating weapons like the atom bomb. ... 1946 was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Xiamen (Simplified Chinese: 厦门; Traditional Chinese: 廈門; pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Hsiamen) is a coastal sub-provincial city in Fujian Province, southern China. ...

In 1952, Xiamen University became a comprehensive university, and has been designated as a national key university since 1962. 1952 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... 1962 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ...

When the Cultural Revolution began in 1966, daily operations at the University were suspended and a subsidiary of faculties moved to Fuzhou, forming the initial polytechnic departments of Fuzhou University. A poster during the Cultural Revolution The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution (Simplified Chinese: 无产阶级文化大革命; Traditional Chinese: 無產階級文化大革命; pinyin: ; literally Proletarian Cultural Great Revolution; often abbreviated to 文化大革命 wén huà dà gé mìng, literally Great Cultural Revolution, or simply 文革 wén gé, literally Cultural Revolution) in the Peoples Republic of China... 1966 was a common year starting on Saturday (link goes to calendar) // Events January January 1 - In a coup, Colonel Jean-Bédel Bokassa ousts president David Dacko and takes over the Central African Republic. ... Fuzhou (Chinese: 福州; pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Fu-chou; SLC: Hùk-cieu; also seen as Foochow or Fuchow) is a city on the coast of China, the largest city in and capital of Fujian province. ... Fuzhou University (福州大学) is a university located in Fuzhou, Fujian, China. ...

Campus

Xiamen University, with "Kah Kee" building complex in the center and student dorms in the foreground.

Xiamen University is famous for its beautiful campus. Sitting at the foot of the green mountains, facing the blue ocean and circled by the Xiamen bay, the campuses are set amidst picturesque scenery. The university has campuses at Jimei and Zhangzhou in addition to the Xiamen campus located in the southern part of Xiamen Island. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1200x800, 453 KB) Xiamen University campus, viewing from Furong 7 students dorm. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1200x800, 453 KB) Xiamen University campus, viewing from Furong 7 students dorm. ... Zhangzhou (Chinese: 漳州; pinyin: Zhāngzhōu) is a prefecture-level city, located on the banks of the Xi River in the Fujian province of China, about 55 km (35 mi) west of Xiamen. ... Xiamen (Simplified Chinese: 厦门; Traditional Chinese: 廈門; pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Hsiamen) is a coastal sub-provincial city in Fujian Province, southern China. ...

Faculties

At June 1, 2004, Xiamen University had 20 schools containing 43 departments, and many key research institutes.

• School of Humanities
• School of Foreign Languages & Cultures
• School of Law
• School of Public Affairs
• College of Economics
• School of Management
• College of Art Education
• Chemistry & Chemical Engineering College
• School of Physics and Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
• College of Oceanography & Environment
• School of Life Science
• School of Computer and Information Engineering
• School of Mathematics
• Software School
• Medical College
• Department of Architecture
• Overseas Education College
• Adult Education College
• Professional Technical College
• Internet Education College

Famous Alumni

• Chen Jingrun - Mathematican

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External link

• Official Website: Xiamen University (English)

See also: List of universities in Mainland China The following is a list of universities in Mainland China Anhui University, (Hefei) Beijing Forestry University Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing Institute of Posts and Communication Beijing Normal University Beijing Petroleum University Beijing Science and Technology University Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics Beijing University of Chemical Technology Beijing University...