Tao Xingzhi (October 18, 1891 - July 25, 1946), formerly known as Tao Wen_, also named Huanzhi, was a native of Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. He was a famous educator, thinker and writer in modern my country. His name "Tao Xingzhi" contains rich philosophical thoughts and life pursuits.
The "Tao" in Tao Xingzhi's name is taken from his surname. The word "Xingzhi" is his name, which means action and knowledge respectively. These two words convey Tao Xingzhi’s persistent pursuit of education that combines practice and theory. He advocated that "life is education" and believed that real knowledge must be obtained through practice, and education should be closely related to actual life. Therefore, the name "Xingzhi" reflects Tao Xingzhi's philosophy on education, which emphasizes the unity of knowledge and action and focuses on cultivating talents with practical abilities.
In general, the origin and meaning of Tao Xingzhi’s name reflect his life pursuits and educational philosophy, emphasizing the combination of practical actions and theoretical knowledge, and made great contributions to the development of education in our country.