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“Gewu” is taken from “Great Learning” in The Book of Rites: “The extension of knowledge consists in the investigation of things. When things are investigated, knowledge is extended; when knowledge is extended, the will becomes sincere; when the will is sincere, the mind is rectified; when the mind is rectified, the personal life is cultivated. “Zhixin” has a dual meaning of “renovating oneself” and "bringing forth newideas". Therefore, “Gewu Zhixin” is intended to tell teachers and students to pursue truth and keep renovation. “Houde” comes from The Book of Changes: as the earth's condition is receptive devotion, a man of virtue should have breadth of character to carry the outer world. It means that a person must be as magnanimous and tolerant as the earth. “Houde Zeren” means that we make every effort not only for our own development, but also for the progress and happiness of the entire human race.

The main color of the emblem of Nanchang University (NCU) is blue, and the blue edge looks like the blue-and-white porcelain plate, which is rich in Jiangxi characteristics. In the middle of the emblem is a camphor tree whose dense branches signify that Nanchang University is a comprehensive university of arts and sciences, science and engineering. It also symbolizes the thriving vitality of NCU andthe noble mission of cultivating talents.The camphor tree is a provincial tree of Jiangxi Province. The name of Nanchang University was inscribed by Zhao Puchu.